noun🔗ShareFlema, mucosidadOne 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. "Los textos médicos medievales describían la flema como un humor corporal, que se creía que afectaba a la personalidad de una persona.medicinephysiologybodysubstancebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlema, mucosidadViscid 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. "Mi abuelo tosía y tosía, sacando mucha flema.medicinephysiologybodysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlema, mucosidadA 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. "El químico recogió cuidadosamente la flema de las hojas hervidas de la planta para un análisis posterior.medicinephysiologysubstancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalma, serenidad; también lentitud, indiferenciaCalmness 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. "A pesar de la escena caótica, su calma le permitió evaluar la situación con tranquilidad y hacer un plan.charactermindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
