mucostatic

1. Denoting the normal relaxed condition of mucosal tissues covering the jaws. 2. Arresting the secretion of mucus. [muco- + G. stasis, a standing]

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mu·co·stat·ic .myü-kə-'stat-ik adj

1) of, relating to, or representing the mucosal tissues of the jaws as they are in a state of rest <a \mucostatic impression taken without displacing any tissue>

2) stopping the secretion of mucus

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mu·co·stat·ic (mu″ko-statґik) 1. arresting the secretion of mucus. Called also blennostatic. 2. denoting the normal relaxed condition of the tissues of the mucosa of the jaws.