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expectoration

 

[ ˌekspek.təˈreɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The act or process of coughing up and spitting out phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs.

Synonyms

clearing the throat, coughing up, spitting out

Examples of usage

  • He was advised to drink plenty of fluids to help with expectoration.
  • She experienced difficulty in expectoration due to her chest infection.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The act or process of discharging something from the lungs or air passages through the mouth or nose.

Synonyms

discharge, ejection, expulsion

Examples of usage

  • The expectoration of blood can be a sign of a serious medical condition.
  • He observed traces of expectoration on the pavement.

Translations

Translations of the word "expectoration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expectorar

🇮🇳 थूकना

🇩🇪 Expektoration

🇮🇩 ekspektorasi

🇺🇦 відхаркування

🇵🇱 wykrztuszanie

🇯🇵 喀痰 (kakutan)

🇫🇷 expectoration

🇪🇸 expectoración

🇹🇷 balgam çıkarma

🇰🇷 객담 (gaektam)

🇸🇦 بصاق

🇨🇿 vykašlávání

🇸🇰 odkašliavanie

🇨🇳 咳痰 (kétán)

🇸🇮 izkašljevanje

🇮🇸 slímkirtill

🇰🇿 қақыру

🇬🇪 ამოსვლა

🇦🇿 bəlğəm çıxarma

🇲🇽 expectoración

Word origin

The word 'expectoration' originates from the Latin word 'exspectorare', meaning to look out for. Over time, it came to be associated with the act of coughing up and spitting out phlegm or mucus. The usage of 'expectoration' in the medical context can be traced back to the 17th century, when it was used to describe the process of clearing the throat or lungs. Today, it remains a common term in medical literature and conversations surrounding respiratory health.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,732, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.