ell: φλέγμα

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/ell/%CF%86%CE%BB%CE%AD%CE%B3%CE%BC%CE%B1

Meaning
means	(noun) protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium mucus, mucous secretion
means	(noun) a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches spit, spittle, saliva