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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

expectoration

/ɛkˌspɛktəˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does expectoration mean?

noun

The act of coughing up mucus or other matter from the lungs, or a sudden expulsion of mucus or other matter from the lungs.

Example

"The patient's expectoration was a thick, yellowish liquid that had been building up for days."

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