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sputum Synonyms
Another word for sputum
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• noun (Context 1)
A mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically resulting from infection or disease and often examined for diagnostic purposes.
Usage Example
"The physician ordered a laboratory analysis of the patient's phlegm to test for bacterial pneumonia."
Strongest
phlegm
Strong
expectoration
mucus
Weak
spittle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sputum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sputum