phlegm

noun

ˈflem

: the one of the four humors in early physiology that was considered to be cold and moist and to cause sluggishness

: viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory passages

: dull or apathetic coldness or indifference

: intrepid coolness or calm fortitude

phlegmy

ˈfle-mē

adjective

Synonyms

affectlessness
apathy
emotionlessness
impassiveness
impassivity
insensibility
numbness

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

He displayed remarkable phlegm in very dangerous conditions. a man of remarkable phlegm, never showing enthusiasm nor displeasure

Recent Examples on the Web Keegan half expected a sensory flashback to the choking heat and the taste of dusty phlegm and gunpowder residue.

August Cole, Wired, 5 June 2020 Technicians can ask a patient to cough up phlegm, known as sputum, but doing so substantially raises the risk of infecting health care workers.

Lydia Depillis, ProPublica, 10 Apr. 2020 Haley said even her cat was coughing up phlegm and acting lethargic.

Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, 6 May 2020 For sputum samples, a patient coughs to produce phlegm or mucus, which is collected and analyzed, but if those samples don’t have enough material, the lab cannot run the tests.

Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 21 Mar. 2020 Roberta Bivins points out in her history of alternative medicine that for most of Western history, medical wisdom held that physical health relied on the balance of the four humors (blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm).

Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2020 Nearby, one man cleared his throat and spat an oyster of phlegm onto the sidewalk.

New York Times, 24 Mar. 2020 Health officials can use a variety of tests to determine whether someone has contracted the virus, including a nose swab and testing a person’s phlegm.

Nic Garcia, Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2020 Franny occasionally chokes on his phlegm and needs suctioning, and relies on a personal care attendant with experience providing respiratory care.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English fleume, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin phlegmat-, phlegma, from Greek, flame, inflammation, phlegm, from phlegein to burn — more at black entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	phlegm
释义	phlegm noun ˈflem 1 : the one of the four humors in early physiology that was considered to be cold and moist and to cause sluggishness 2 : viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory passages 3 a : dull or apathetic coldness or indifference b : intrepid coolness or calm fortitude phlegmy ˈfle-mē adjective Synonyms affectlessness apathy emotionlessness impassiveness impassivity insensibility numbness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He displayed remarkable phlegm in very dangerous conditions. a man of remarkable phlegm, never showing enthusiasm nor displeasure Recent Examples on the Web Keegan half expected a sensory flashback to the choking heat and the taste of dusty phlegm and gunpowder residue. August Cole, Wired, 5 June 2020 Technicians can ask a patient to cough up phlegm, known as sputum, but doing so substantially raises the risk of infecting health care workers. Lydia Depillis, ProPublica, 10 Apr. 2020 Haley said even her cat was coughing up phlegm and acting lethargic. Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, 6 May 2020 For sputum samples, a patient coughs to produce phlegm or mucus, which is collected and analyzed, but if those samples don’t have enough material, the lab cannot run the tests. Dennis Pillion \| Dpillion@al.com, al, 21 Mar. 2020 Roberta Bivins points out in her history of alternative medicine that for most of Western history, medical wisdom held that physical health relied on the balance of the four humors (blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm). Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2020 Nearby, one man cleared his throat and spat an oyster of phlegm onto the sidewalk. New York Times, 24 Mar. 2020 Health officials can use a variety of tests to determine whether someone has contracted the virus, including a nose swab and testing a person’s phlegm. Nic Garcia, Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2020 Franny occasionally chokes on his phlegm and needs suctioning, and relies on a personal care attendant with experience providing respiratory care. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Middle English fleume, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin phlegmat-, phlegma, from Greek, flame, inflammation, phlegm, from phlegein to burn — more at black entry 1 First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition phlegm noun ˈflem 1 : the one of the four humors of ancient and medieval physiology that was believed to be cold and moist and to cause sluggishness 2 : viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory passages phlegm noun as in numbness a lack of emotion or emotional expressiveness a man of remarkable phlegm, never showing enthusiasm nor displeasure Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance numbness impassiveness emotionlessness coldness impassivity apathy bloodlessness insensibility emptiness affectlessness callosity blankness imperturbability heartlessness obduracy stiffness detachment coolness indifference halfheartedness woodenness deadness hardness callousness insensitivity vacancy unconcern aloofness hard-heartedness Antonyms & Near Antonyms emotion feeling sensibility sympathy sensitivity pity empathy compassion understanding hysteria warmth tenderness receptivity melodrama hysterics responsiveness receptiveness vehemence solicitude histrionics hand-wringing See More
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phlegm

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Medical Definition

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