Definitions for expectoration
ex·pec·to·ra·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expectorationnoun

   the process of coughing up and spitting out

2. spit, spitting, expectorationnoun

   the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expectorationnoun

   The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting.

2. expectorationnoun

   That which is expectorated, as phlegm or mucus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expectorationnoun

   Etymology: from expectorate.

   1. The act of discharging from the breast.2.That discharge which is made by coughing, as bringing up phlegm, or any thing that obstructs the vessels of the lungs, and strengthens the breath. John Quincy

   With water, vinegar, and honey, in pleurisies and inflammations of the lungs, he mixeth spices, for promoting expectoration. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expectoration

   Sputum is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways (the trachea and bronchi). In medicine, sputum samples are usually used for a naked eye examination, microbiological investigation of respiratory infections and cytological investigations of respiratory systems. It is crucial that the specimen does not include any mucoid material from the nose or oral cavity. A naked eye exam of the sputum can be done at home by a patient in order to note the various colors (see below). Any hint of yellow or green color (pus) suggests an airway infection (but does not indicate the type of organism causing it). Such color hints are best detected when the sputum is viewed on a very white background such as white paper, a white pot or a white sink surface. The more intense the yellow color, the more likely it is a caused by an infection (bronchitis, bronchopneumonia or pneumonia). Having green, yellow, or thickened phlegm (sputum) does not always indicate the presence of an infection. Also, if an infection is present, the color of the phlegm (sputum) does not determine whether a virus, a bacterium or another pathogen has caused it. Simple allergies can also cause changes in the color of the mucus.

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1. expectoration

   Expectoration is the process of ejecting saliva, mucus, or other substances from the mouth or throat. It's often associated with coughing or spitting, and it's a natural way the body removes substances such as phlegm from the respiratory tract.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expectorationnoun

   the act of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs, by coughing, hawking, and spitting

2. Expectorationnoun

   that which is expectorated, as phlegm or mucus

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. expectoration.]

Matched Categories

1. • Bodily Process
   • Expulsion

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of expectoration in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of expectoration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=expectoration
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Expectoration
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=expectoration
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expectoration
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expectoration