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expectorated

 

[ ɪkˈspɛk.tə.reɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical action

To expectorate means to expel phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing or spitting. This action is commonly associated with respiratory conditions where excess mucus is produced. In a medical context, it often refers to the process of clearing the airways of unwanted secretions, making breathing easier. Individuals with colds, bronchitis, or other respiratory issues may need to expectorate frequently. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of forcefully expressing or discharging something.

Synonyms

cough up, discharge, expel, spit out

Examples of usage

  • The patient was advised to expectorate the mucus regularly.
  • Coughing helps to expectorate the phlegm from the lungs.
  • Doctors often recommend expectorants to aid in the expectoration process.

Translations

Translations of the word "expectorated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expelido

🇮🇳 उल्टी किया हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgehustet

🇮🇩 dikeluarkan

🇺🇦 виділений

🇵🇱 wykrztuszony

🇯🇵 吐き出された

🇫🇷 expectoré

🇪🇸 expectorado

🇹🇷 balgam çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 배출된

🇸🇦 مُخْرَج

🇨🇿 vykašlaný

🇸🇰 vykašlaný

🇨🇳 吐出

🇸🇮 izkašljan

🇮🇸 uppköst

🇰🇿 жөтелденген

🇬🇪 გამოაფხიზლება

🇦🇿 qovuldan

🇲🇽 expectorado

Etymology

The word 'expectorate' originates from the Latin 'expectorare,' which means 'to drive out from the chest.' This term is comprised of the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'pectus' meaning 'chest.' It was adopted into English in the early 17th century, reflecting growing medical knowledge about respiratory diseases and their treatments at the time. The meaning has remained consistent, focusing on the action of expelling mucus or phlegm. The medical application of the term has been significant in the context of respiratory illnesses, where expectoration plays a crucial role in patient care and recovery.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,509 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.