Phlegm
11phlegm — [flem] n. [ME fleume < MFr < LL phlegma, clammy humor of the body < Gr, inflammation, hence, humors caused by inflammation < phlegein, to burn: for IE base see BLACK] 1. the thick, stringy mucus secreted by the mucous glands of the… …
12phlegm — [[t]flɛm[/t]] n. 1) pat the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, esp. that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold 2) one of the four elemental bodily humors of medieval… …
13phlegm — noun /flɛm/ a) One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus. Each persons unique mixture of these substances determines his temperament: a predominance of… …
14phlegm — n. 1 the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages, discharged by coughing. 2 a coolness and calmness of disposition. b sluggishness or apathy (supposed to result from too much phlegm in the… …
15phlegm — noun Etymology: Middle English fleume, from Anglo French, from Late Latin phlegmat , phlegma, from Greek, flame, inflammation, phlegm, from phlegein to burn more at black Date: 13th century 1. the one of the four humors in early physiology that… …
16phlegm — 1. Abnormal amounts of mucus, especially as expectorated from the mouth. 2. One of the four humors of the body, according to the ancient Greek humoral doctrine. [G. phlegma, inflammation] * * * phlegm flem n 1) the one of the four humors of… …
17phlegm — [[t]fle̱m[/t]] N UNCOUNT Phlegm is the thick yellowish substance that develops in your throat and at the back of your nose when you have a cold. Syn: mucus …
18phlegm — A more than normal amount of thick mucus made by the cells lining the upper airways and lungs. A buildup of phlegm may be caused by infection, irritation, or chronic lung disease, and can cause discomfort in the chest and coughing …
19phlegm — phlegmless, adj. /flem/, n. 1. the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, esp. that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold. 2. one of the four elemental bodily humors of medieval… …
20Phlegm — One of the four bodily *humours of medieval physiology; being characterised as cold and moist, it was believed to induce apathy …
