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Meaning of expectoration
The act of expelling material from the lungs, bronchi, or trachea.
Etymology of expectoration
The word "expectoration" originates from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "pectus" (breast or chest), with the suffix "-ation" added to form a noun.
Historically, the term has been used in medical contexts to describe the act of coughing up or spitting out material from the lungs or airways.
Synonyms
spitting
coughing
hacking
spewing
vomiting
regurgitation
expulsion
ejection
emission
excretion
secretion
discharge
expectorating
spitting up
bringing up
coughing up
hawking
spitting out
throwing up
puking
heaving
retching
gagging
expelling
ejecting
spewing out
belching
eructation
flatulence
exhalation
breathing out
Definitions
- The act of expelling phlegm or other matter from the throat or lungs.
- The material that is expelled, such as phlegm or mucus.
Usage Examples
- The doctor instructed the patient to collect a sample of her expectoration for further analysis.
- After a long bout of coughing, he finally brought up a large amount of expectoration.
- The nurse helped the patient with his expectoration, providing him with a tissue to spit into.
Antonyms
inhalation
intake
breathing in
gasping
panting
suffocation
asphyxiation
choking
gagging
strangulation
blockage
obstruction
congestion
retention
suppression
inhibition
repression
concealment
hiding
secrecy
silence
stillness
quietness
inaction