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expectoration

/ɪkˌspek.təˈreɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ɪkˌspek.təˈreɪ.ʃən/

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A noun referring to the process of coughing up and expelling mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract, or the act of forcefully expelling saliva from the mouth.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс откашливания и выделения слизи или мокроты из дыхательных путей, или акт сильного выплевывания слюны изо рта.esSustantivo que designa el acto de expulsar flema o moco de las vías respiratorias mediante la tos, o el acto de escupir saliva con fuerza desde la boca.frNom désignant l'action de cracher ou de rejeter par la bouche, notamment le fait d'expectorer des sécrétions des voies respiratoires comme le mucus ou les crachats, ou l'acte de cracher de la salive.deSubstantiv, das den Vorgang des Abhustens und Absonderns von Schleim oder Sputum aus den Atemwegen bezeichnet, oder den Akt des kräftigen Ausspuckens von Speichel aus dem Mund.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de expelir pela boca muco ou catarro proveniente das vias respiratórias, geralmente por meio de tosse; também pode se referir ao ato de cuspir ou à saliva assim eliminada.zh指通过咳嗽将呼吸道中的黏液或痰排出体外的过程,也指用力从口中吐唾液或痰的动作。arالاسم يدل على عملية طرد البلغم أو المخاط من الشعب الهوائية عن طريق الكحّ أو السعال، أو على فعل بصق اللعاب بقوة من الفم.

  1. Coughing up and spitting out C1 formal medical

    The process of expelling mucus, phlegm, or other material from the respiratory tract by coughing and then spitting it out.

    • The doctor examined the patient's expectoration for signs of infection.
    • Expectoration of blood can be a serious symptom.
    • He was instructed to collect a sample of his morning expectoration.

    ruОтхаркиваниеesExpectoraciónfrExpectorationdeExpektorationptExpectoraçãozh咳痰arطَرْح البلغم

    Synonyme: hawking

  2. Act of spitting C1 formal

    The forceful expulsion of saliva or other matter from the mouth.

    • Public expectoration is considered rude in many cultures.
    • The old man's expectoration landed on the pavement.
    • Expectoration is sometimes used as a sign of contempt.

    ruПлевокesAcción de escupirfrAction de cracherdeAusspuckenptEscarrozh吐痰arبصق

    Synonyme: spitspitting

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