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Meaning
Noun
●
One of the
four
humors
making up
the body in
ancient
and
mediaeval
medicine
; said to be
cold
and
moist
, and often
identified
with mucus.
●
Viscid
mucus
produced
by the body,
later
especially
mucus
expelled
from the
bronchial
passages
by coughing.
●
In Alchemy, Chemistry & Bodily fluids:
A
watery
distillation
, especially one
obtained
from
plant
matter
; an
aqueous
solution.
●
Calmness of
temperament
,
composure
; also seen
negatively
,
sluggishness
, indifference.
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Origin
phlegm
English
fleume
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
phlegma
Latin
φλέγμα
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
φλέγω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
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Mucus
Sputum
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Mucous
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Secretions
Blood
Wheezing
Sneezing
Fever
Earwax
Vomiting
Sweat
Feces
Perspiration
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Nausea
Fluid
Odor
Coughs
Constipation
Edema
Juice
Itching
Chyme
Oedema
Exudate
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Postnasal Drip
Fecal Matter
Stomach Acid
Ear Wax
Runny Nose
Bad Breath
Black Bile
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Rhymes
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Em
Fem
Dem
Mem
Hem
Cem
Gem
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Ahem
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