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noun
1.
the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, especially that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold.
2.
one of the four elemental bodily humors of medieval physiology, regarded as causing sluggishness or apathy.
3.
sluggishness, indifference, or apathy.
4.
self-possession, calmness, or composure.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English fleem < Middle French flemme < Late Latin phlegma < Greek phlégma flame, phlegmatic humor, equivalent to phlég(ein) to burn + -ma resultative noun suffix
1350–1400; Middle English fleem < Middle French flemme < Late Latin phlegma < Greek phlégma flame, phlegmatic humor, equivalent to phlég(ein) to burn + -ma resultative noun suffix
Related forms
phlegm·less, adjective
Synonyms
3. impassivity.
3. impassivity.
Antonyms
3. animation, concern.
3. animation, concern.
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Phlegm
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- Drink plenty of fluids to help loosen secretions and bring up phlegm.
- They all had pneumonia, and the space between each was literally covered with phlegm expectorated by the patients.
- Snake bile is used to clear up your phlegm and stomach, and to promote joint health.
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Word Origin & History
phlegm
late 14c., fleem "viscid mucus" (the stuff itself and also regarded as a bodily humor), from O.Fr. fleume (13c., Fr. flegme), from L.L. phlegma, from Gk. phlegma "inflammation, heat, humor caused by heat," from phlegein "to burn," related to phlox (gen. phlogos) "flame, blaze," from PIE *bhleg- "to
EXPAND shine, flash," from base *bhel- (1) "to shine, flash, burn" (see bleach). Modern form is attested from c.1660. The "cold, moist" humor of the body, in medieval physiology, it was believed to cause apathy.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
phlegm (flěm)
n.
Thick, sticky, stringy mucus secreted by the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, as during a cold or other respiratory infection.
One of the four humors of ancient and medieval physiology, thought to cause sluggishness, apathy, and evenness of temper.
phlegm'y adj.
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Science Dictionary
phlegm  (flěm) Pronunciation Key
Thick mucus produced by the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, as during a cold or other respiratory infection. |
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