expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
双语例句
1. blood in the sputum
痰中的血丝
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2. In disease states, it does appear in the sputum.
处于病态时, 它必然在痰中出现.
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3. The sputum contains larvae and eosinophils.
痰中含有蛔蚴及嗜酸性细胞.
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4. Examination of the sputum for neoplastic cells may establish the diagnosis in some cases.
检查痰中瘤细胞,可对某些病例作出诊断.
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5. The onset is sudden with cough, rusty sputum, marked fever and rigors.
突然发病,咳嗽 、 咳铁锈痰, 高热及寒颤.
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用作名词 (n.)
Sputum is a liquid substance from the mouth. 唾液是口腔中分泌的液体。
He coughed with sputum and feeling of malaise. 他咳嗽有浓痰,而且觉得很虚弱。