expectoration

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

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1. Coughing up and spitting outC1formalmedical

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

   Expectoración

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshawking

2. Act of spittingC1formal

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

   Acción de escupir

   • 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.

   Sinónimosspitspitting