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1. (n.) sputum
matter, as saliva mixed with mucus or pus, expectorated from the lungs and respiratory passages.
Etymology: (1685–95; < L spūtum, der. of spūtus, ptp. of spuere to spit)
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1. (noun) phlegm, sputum
expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
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1. (noun) sputum
that which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva
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1. sputum
Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.
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