noun🔗ShareФлегма, слизьOne 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. "Средневековые медицинские тексты описывали флегму как телесную жидкость, которая, как полагали, влияла на личность человека.medicinephysiologybodysubstancebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareМокрота, слизьViscid 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. "Мой дедушка кашлял и кашлял, отхаркивая много мокроты.medicinephysiologybodysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareМокротаA 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. "Химик тщательно собрал мокроту из кипяченых листьев растений для дальнейшего анализа.medicinephysiologysubstancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareСпокойствие, хладнокровие; также вялость, безразличиеCalmness 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. "Несмотря на хаотичную сцену, ее спокойствие позволило ей спокойно оценить ситуацию и составить план.charactermindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading