Preferred Label : cervix mucus;
MeSH definition : A slightly alkaline secretion of the endocervical glands. The consistency and amount
are dependent on the physiological hormone changes in the menstrual cycle. It contains
the glycoprotein mucin, amino acids, sugar, enzymes, and electrolytes, with a water
content up to 90%. The mucus is a useful protection against the ascent of bacteria
and sperm into the uterus. (From Dictionary of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1988);
MeSH synonym : cervical mucus; mucus, cervical; mucus, cervix;
Related MeSH term : Palm-Leaf reaction; fern test; Fern Tests; Test, Fern; Tests, Fern; Palm Leaf Reaction; Palm-Leaf Reactions; Reaction, Palm-Leaf; Reactions, Palm-Leaf;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervix mucus;
Origin ID : D002582;
UMLS CUI : C0007872;
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A slightly alkaline secretion of the endocervical glands. The consistency and amount
are dependent on the physiological hormone changes in the menstrual cycle. It contains
the glycoprotein mucin, amino acids, sugar, enzymes, and electrolytes, with a water
content up to 90%. The mucus is a useful protection against the ascent of bacteria
and sperm into the uterus. (From Dictionary of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1988)
