3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Sputum \Spu"tum\ (sp[=u]"t[u^]m), n.; pl. {Sputa} (-t[.a]). [L., from spuere, sputum, to spit.] That which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: sputum n : expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness [syn: {phlegm}] [also: {sputa} (pl)] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: sputa See {sputum}
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