Expectoration
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Expectoration is a noun meaning (physiology) The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting.
Meaning
(physiology) The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting.
More Meanings
- (physiology) That which is expectorated, as phlegm or mucus.
Word Forms
- expectorations
Synonyms for expectoration
Depending on context, synonyms include spit, spitting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spitting, spit, sputum, expuition, sputation, cough.
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