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Results 1 - 10 of 87 for Mucous membranes
  1. Mucosa 
    Mucosa is moist tissue that lines certain parts of the inside of your body. It is in your: Nose Mouth Lungs Digestive tract Urinary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002264.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Bloodborne pathogens 
    ... if infected blood or bloody bodily fluids touch mucous membranes or an open sore or cut. Mucous membranes are the moist parts of your body, such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000453.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Noma 
    Noma is a type of gangrene that destroys mucous membranes of the mouth and other tissues. It occurs ... A physical exam shows inflamed areas of the mucous membranes, mouth ulcers, and skin ulcers. These ulcers have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Nasal mucosa (image) 
    The mucosa, or mucous membrane, is a type of tissue that lines the nasal cavity. Mucous membranes are usually moist tissues that are bathed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9674.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pemphigus vulgaris 
    ... blistering and sores (erosions) of the skin and mucous membranes . ... antibodies against specific proteins in the skin and mucous membranes. These antibodies break the bonds between skin cells. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000882.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Upper respiratory tract (image) 
    ... larynx). The respiratory system is lined with a mucous membrane that secretes mucus. The mucus traps smaller particles ... or smoke. Hairlike structures called cilia line the mucous membrane and move the particles trapped in the mucus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19378.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Leishmaniasis 
    ... leishmaniasis are: Cutaneous leishmaniasis affects the skin and mucous membranes. Skin sores usually start at the site of ... In a few people, sores may develop on mucous membranes. Systemic, or visceral, leishmaniasis affects the entire body. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001386.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Solder poisoning 
    ... silver: Grayish-black staining of the skin and mucous membranes Silver deposits in the eyes Symptoms for antimony: ... Eczema (skin dryness and irritation) Headache Irritation of mucous membranes (mouth, nose) Stomach problems Symptoms for copper: Abdominal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002822.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Septoplasty - series (image) 
    ... one side of the nasal septum. After the mucous membrane is elevated away from the bone, obstructive parts ... plastic surgery is performed as necessary. Then the mucous membrane is returned to its original position.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100038_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Septoplasty 
    ... wall on one side of your nose. The mucous membrane that covers the wall is elevated. Cartilage or ... area is moved, repositioned or taken out. The mucous membrane is put back in place. The membrane will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003012.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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