Phlegm
Pronunciation: /ˈflɛm/
Phlegm (noun)
- Thick, sticky mucus made in the throat and airways, often coughed up when you have a cold.
- Mucus that collects in the lungs or breathing tubes, which can make coughing harder.
- In older medical beliefs, one of the body fluids thought to affect health and mood.
Examples
- She cleared her throat because phlegm felt stuck.
- The doctor asked about phlegm in my throat.