noun🔗ShareOne of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus."Medieval medical texts described phlegm as a bodily humor, believed to affect a person's personality. "medicinephysiologybodysubstancebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareViscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing."My grandpa coughed and coughed, bringing up a lot of phlegm. "medicinephysiologybodysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution."The chemist carefully collected the phlegm from the boiled plant leaves for further analysis. "medicinephysiologysubstancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference."Despite the chaotic scene, her phlegm allowed her to calmly assess the situation and make a plan. "charactermindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
