word
mucosal immunity
myoo-KOH-sal ih-MYOO-nih-tee
mjuːˈkoʊsəl ɪˈmjuːnɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
mucosalimmunity
Dictionary meaning
immune protection at mucous membranes lining the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts; the first line of defense against pathogens that enter through these surfaces; some vaccines specifically aim to stimulate mucosal immunity
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