sputum

expectoration

Matter ejected from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea, through the mouth.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure respiratory system fluid/secretion
Latin Name expectoration
FMA ID 312401

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sputum?

Matter ejected from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea, through the mouth.

What is the Latin name for the sputum?

The Latin name for the sputum is expectoration.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:312401 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0007311 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.