Expectorates

Pronunciation: /ˈɪkspɛktˈoʊˈɹeɪt/

Expectorates (verb)

  1. To bring mucus or phlegm out of the lungs through coughing.
  2. 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.