expectoration

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expectoration (usually uncountable, plural expectorations)

  1. (physiology) The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting.
  2. (physiology) That which is expectorated, as phlegm or mucus.

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Etymology[edit]

From expectorer +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɛk.spɛk.tɔ.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
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Noun[edit]

expectoration f (plural expectorations)

  1. expectoration

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