Term Name: | cervical mucus |
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Synonyms: | cervix mucus |
Definition: | A substance produced by the cervix and endocervical glands[BTO]. Thick acidic mucus that blocks the cervical os after mestruation[WP]. This 'infertile' mucus blocks spermatozoa from entering the uterus. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0000316] |