EXPECTORATION


Meaning of EXPECTORATION in English

ikˌspektəˈrāshən, (ˌ)ekˌs- noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin expectoration-, expectoratio, from (assumed) New Latin expectoratus + Latin -ion-, -io -ion

1. : the act or an instance of expectorating

2. : expectorated matter

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