expectoration

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English

Pronunciation

Noun

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.

Translations


French

Etymology

From expectorer +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

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

expectoration f (plural expectorations)

  1. expectoration

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