Term Name:	mucus layer
Synonyms:	extracellular proteinaceous gel, mucous, mucous layer, mucus
Definition:	An extracellular region part that consists of a protective layer of mucus secreted by epithelial cells lining tubular organs of the body such as the colon or secreted into fluids such as saliva. Mucus is a viscous slimy secretion consisting of mucins (i.e. highly glycosylated mucin proteins) and various inorganic salts dissolved in water, with suspended epithelial cells and leukocytes.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0070701]   QuickGO   AmiGO