transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈflem ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English fleume, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin phlegmat-, phlegma, from Greek, flame, inflammation, phlegm, from phlegein to burn — more at black
Date: 13th century
1. : the one of the four humors in early physiology that was considered to be cold and moist and to cause sluggishness
2. : viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory passages
3.
a. : dull or apathetic coldness or indifference
b. : intrepid coolness or calm fortitude
• phlegmy ˈfle-mē adjective