expectoration

noun

as in sputum

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  1. sputum
  2. salivation
Noun
  • Yeast from urine or sputum is often reported without that precision, and only gradually have labs adopted the methods that distinguish Candida auris from commoner relatives, so those counts climb partly as testing improves.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Doctors typically use a skin or blood test to detect TB infection, followed by imaging or sputum (mucus) testing to confirm active disease, per the CDC.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • However, the drug also carries other risks, among them excessive salivation, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic abnormalities, myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle tissue), and seizures.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Saponins cause burning in the mouth, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea and cough, according to a 2023 scientific review published in the journal Toxins.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
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“Expectoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectoration. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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