sputum

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Recent Examples of sputum But ultimately the only way to definitively diagnose Legionnaires’ Disease is to find Legionella bacteria in your sputum. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Other medical artifacts on view include glass sputum bottles, a baby incubator, stethoscopes, a nursing uniform and contraceptive devices. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025 Coughing up blood or sputum (plhegm from deep inside the lungs) ▪ Night sweats, weight loss and loss of appetite. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025 Symptoms most often include cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, and fever. Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sputum
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salivation
Noun
  • All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Sputum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sputum. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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