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phlegm

/flɛm/

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noun

Флегма, слизь

One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus.

Examples :

"Medieval medical texts described phlegm as a bodily humor, believed to affect a person's personality. "

Средневековые медицинские тексты описывали флегму как телесную жидкость, которая, как полагали, влияла на личность человека.

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noun

Мокрота, слизь

Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.

Examples :

"My grandpa coughed and coughed, bringing up a lot of phlegm. "

Мой дедушка кашлял и кашлял, отхаркивая много мокроты.

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noun

Мокрота

A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution.

Examples :

"The chemist carefully collected the phlegm from the boiled plant leaves for further analysis. "

Химик тщательно собрал мокроту из кипяченых листьев растений для дальнейшего анализа.

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noun

Спокойствие, хладнокровие; также вялость, безразличие

Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.

Examples :

"Despite the chaotic scene, her phlegm allowed her to calmly assess the situation and make a plan. "

Несмотря на хаотичную сцену, ее спокойствие позволило ей спокойно оценить ситуацию и составить план.

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