expectoration

noun

as in sputum

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  1. sputum
  2. salivation
Noun
  • Yeast from urine or sputum is often reported without that precision, and only gradually have labs adopted the methods that distinguish Candida auris from commoner relatives, so those counts climb partly as testing improves.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Doctors typically use a skin or blood test to detect TB infection, followed by imaging or sputum (mucus) testing to confirm active disease, per the CDC.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of sputum
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  • Saponins cause burning in the mouth, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea and cough, according to a 2023 scientific review published in the journal Toxins.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Even having contact with a dog in the household that has been treated with a spot-on topical product can cause a cat to have neurological signs (usually tremors, shaking and salivation).
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of salivation
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