Definitions for sputum
ˈspyu təmspu·tum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. phlegm, sputumnoun

   expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sputumnoun

   Matter coughed up and expectorated from the mouth, composed of saliva and discharges from the respiratory passages such as mucus, phlegm or pus.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sputum

   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. sputum

   Sputum is a mixture of saliva and mucus that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, particularly the lungs and bronchial tubes. It is often produced when there is an infection or other disease affecting the lungs or respiratory system. The color, consistency, and volume of sputum can provide important clues about the state of a person's health and the nature of their illness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sputumnoun

   that which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva

2. Etymology: [L., from spuere, sputum, to spit.]

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1. Sputum

   Sputum is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways. In medicine, sputum samples are usually used for microbiological investigations of respiratory infections and cytological investigation of respiratory systems. The best sputum samples contain very little saliva, as this contaminates the sample with oral bacteria. This event is assessed by the clinical microbiologist by examining a Gram stain of the sputum. More than 25 squamous epithelial cells at low enlargement indicates salivary contamination. When a sputum specimen is plated out, it is best to get the portion of the sample that most looks like pus onto the swab. If there is any blood in the sputum, this should also be on the swab. Microbiological sputum samples are usually used to look for infections by Moraxella catarrhalis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. Other pathogens can also be found. Purulent Sputum contains pus, composed of white blood cells, cellular debris, dead tissue, serous fluid and viscous liquid. Mostly, it is yellow in color, as well as green. It is seen in cases of bronchiectasis, lung abscess, or advanced stage of bronchitis, acute upper respiratory tract infection.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sputum

   spū′tum, n. spittle, the matter expectorated:—pl. Spū′ta. [L.,—spuĕre, to spit.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sputum

   Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.

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1. • Mucus

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sputum in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sputum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sputum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sputum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sputum
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sputum
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sputum
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=sputum
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sputum