Expectorate
Pronunciation: /ˈɪkspɛktˈoʊˈɹeɪt/
Expectorate (verb)
- To bring mucus or phlegm out of the lungs through coughing.
- To remove material from the airways by coughing, helping the breathing passages stay clear.
Examples
- The patient expectorates mucus after the cough starts.
- The doctor says you may expectorate mucus during recovery.