mucociliary
English
Etymology
muco- + ciliary
Adjective
mucociliary (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus.
- Most inhaled uranium that reaches the lungs is eliminated via mucociliary clearance.
Derived terms
- mucociliary blanket
- mucociliary escalator
- mucociliary ladder
- mucociliary transport