Phlegm
Phlegm noun - Expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness.
Sputum is a synonym for phlegm in mucus topic. In some cases you can use "Sputum" instead a noun "Phlegm". popular alternative
Nearby Words: phlegmatic, phlegmon
Sputum
Sputum noun - 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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