sputum

One entry found for sputum.

Main Entry: spu·tum
Pronunciation: 'spyü-t&m, 'spü-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural spu·ta /-t&/
Etymology: Latin, from neuter of sputus, past participle of spuere to spit -- more at SPEW
: expectorated matter especially from the air passages in diseases of the lungs, bronchi, or upper respiratory tract