Meaning of the word sputum in English
What does sputum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sputum
US /ˈspjuː.t̬əm/
UK /ˈspjuː.təm/
Noun
a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or other disease
Example:
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The doctor asked the patient to provide a sputum sample for testing.
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The presence of blood in the sputum can be a sign of a serious condition.