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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sputum::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | phlegm |
| Type of | mucous secretion, mucus |
Examples of sputum
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The test works by detecting a bacterial antigen in a patient's sputum or buboe.
From the newscientist.com
Both physical and chemical methods for liquefaction of sputum have been developed.
From the en.wikipedia.org
After seeing many doctors, one finally suggested a culture of a sputum sample.
From the stltoday.com
They also need a better method for treating sputum so it's ready for GCMS analysis.
From the time.com
He first showed signs of trouble by coughing up sputum and running a fever.
From the time.com
However, the deletions were not found in the sputum of healthy non-smokers.
From the sciencedaily.com
Between January 2005 and March 2006, sputum samples from 1,539 patients were screened.
From the sciencedaily.com
Chronic bronchitis is defined by a chronic cough that produces sputum.
From the us.cnn.com
The scientists also found elevated levels of SP-A in the sputum samples of COPD patients.
From the sciencedaily.com
- Phlegm: expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
- Sputum is matter that is expelled from the respiratory tract, such as mucus or phlegm, mixed with saliva, which can then be spat from the mouth. It is usually associated with air passages in diseased lungs, bronchi, or upper respiratory tract and also a case of pneumonia. ...
- Mucus from the lungs.
- Mucus coughed up from the lungs.
- Sputum can be coughed into a clean container.
- Matter ejected from the respiratory system through the mouth.
- Secretions from the smaller airways in the lower part of the lungs.
- Substance expelled by coughing or clearing the throat.
- Mucus and other matter brought up from the lungs by coughing.
