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sputum 1. a mass of salivary matter ejected from the mouth 2. saliva ejected from the mouth mixed with mucus or pus exuded from the respiratory passages, as in bronchitis or bronchiectasis sputum [′spyüd·əm] (physiology) Material discharged from the surface of the respiratory passages, mouth, or throat; may contain saliva, mucus, pus, microorganisms, blood, or inhaled particulate matter in any combination. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In a prospective study of 660 HIV-positive Malawian adults, we diagnosed Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PcP) using clinical features, induced sputum for immunofluorescent staining, real-time PCR, and posttreatment followup. In the jar was the largest slimiest greenest blob of tenacious sputum I had ever seen. Researchers measured blood pressure, heart rate, and blood and sputum concentrations of the stress hormone cortisol before and after each test. |
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