Definisjon av phlegm

Vi fant 7 definisjoner av phlegm på engelsk.

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Noun
phlegm - expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
		sputum
		mucous secretion, mucus protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
phlegm - apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
		emotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, indifference, stolidity, unemotionality
		apathy the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
phlegm - inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"
		languor, lethargy, sluggishness, flatness
		inactiveness, inertia, inactivity a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"

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phlegm - Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.
phlegm - Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.

Wikipedia

Phlegm is a viscous liquid secreted by the mucous membranes of mammalians. Its definition is limited to the mucus produced by the respiratory system, excluding that from the nasal passages, and particularly that which is expelled by coughing. Phlegm is in essence a water-based gel consisting of glycoproteins, immunoglobulins, lipids and other substances.

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phlegm
A sticky fluid secreted by the mucous membranes of animals.

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