Sputum: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คข
sputum
[ หspjuหtษm ]
medical
Mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract. Sputum may contain bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| sputum |
Used in medical or clinical settings when referring to the mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract.
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| phlegm |
Specifically refers to the thick, sticky mucus secreted in the airways, especially when someone has a respiratory infection; commonly used in everyday contexts.
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| mucus |
Refers to the slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes in various parts of the body; commonly used in both medical and everyday contexts.
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| expectoration |
A formal term often used in medical contexts to describe the act of expelling mucus or other fluids from the lungs and airways.
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Examples of usage
- The doctor asked the patient to provide a sample of sputum for testing.
- The color and consistency of sputum can provide important clues about a person's health.
Translations
Translations of the word "sputum" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escarro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Sputum
๐ฎ๐ฉ dahak
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะบัะพัะธะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ plwocina
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท crachat
๐ช๐ธ esputo
๐น๐ท balgam
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุบู
๐จ๐ฟ hlen
๐ธ๐ฐ hlien
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ (tรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ izpljunek
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรกki
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐาัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษlฤษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ esputo
Etymology
The word 'sputum' originated from the Latin word 'sputus,' meaning 'spit.' Throughout history, the examination of sputum has been a valuable diagnostic tool in medicine, helping to identify various respiratory conditions and infections.