submucosa

n.
A layer of loose connective tissue beneath a mucous membrane.

submucosal sub'mu·co'sal adj.
submucosally sub'mu·co'sal·ly adv.

(sub′myōōkō′sə)
n

The tissue layer beneath the oral mucosa. It contains connective tissues, vessels, and accessory salivary glands.

(sŭb'myū-kō'sə)
n.

A layer of loose connective tissue beneath a mucous membrane.

Connective tissue situated beneath a mucous membrane.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane

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