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Sputum: meaning, definitions and examples

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sputum

 

[ หˆspjuหtษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract. Sputum may contain bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

Synonyms

expectoration, mucus, phlegm

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escarro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเฅ‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sputum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dahak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะบั€ะพั‚ะธะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plwocina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—ฐ (ใŸใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crachat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esputo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balgam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุบู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlien

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—ฐ (tรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izpljunek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรกki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™lฤŸษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,714, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.