Expectoration

Pronunciation: /ˈɪkspɛktˈɔɹeɪʃən/

Expectoration (noun)

  1. The act of bringing mucus or saliva out of the mouth, often because of illness or coughing.
  2. Material expelled from the airways through coughing, usually mucus mixed with other fluids.

Examples

  • Expectoration can happen when mucus builds up in the throat.
  • The doctor asked about expectoration after the cold started.