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Sputum Thesaurus

(medicine, pulmonology) Matter coughed up and expectorated from the mouth, composed of saliva and discharges from the respiratory passages such as mucus, phlegm or pus.

Synonyms for Sputum

Depending on context, synonyms include phlegm.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include phlegm, saliva, spit, expectorated, spittle, expectoration.

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What is another word for sputum?

Possible synonyms include phlegm.

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