"mucophagy" meaning in All languages combined

See mucophagy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From muco- + -phagy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|muco|phagy}} muco- + -phagy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mucophagy (uncountable)
  1. The consumption of mucus. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: mucophagia

Alternative forms

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