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expectoration /ex·pec·to·ra·tion/ (ek-spek″ter-a´shun)

1. the coughing up and spitting out of material from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea.

2. sputum.

expectoration

[ekspek′tərā′shən]

the ejection of mucus, sputum, or fluids from the trachea and lungs by coughing or spitting.

expectoration [ek-spek″to-ra´shun]

1. the coughing up and spitting out of material from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea.

2. sputum.

expectoration

1. the coughing up and swallowing of material from the lungs, bronchi and trachea. In humans the coughed up material is discarded by spitting.

2. sputum.

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