slijm (zn):
Any thick, viscous matter
goo, gook, goop, guck, gunk, muck, ooze, slime, sludge
slijm (zn):
Protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
mucous secretion, mucus
slijm (zn):
Expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
phlegm, sputum
slijm (zn):
A gelatinous substance secreted by plants
mucilage
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