phlegm

phlegm

P0249700 (flĕm)n.1. Thick, sticky, stringy mucus secreted by the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, as during a cold or other respiratory infection.2. One of the four humors of ancient and medieval physiology, thought to cause sluggishness, apathy, and evenness of temper.3. Sluggishness of temperament.4. Calm self-possession; equanimity.

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[Middle English fleume, mucous discharge, the humor phlegm, from Old French, from Medieval Latin phlegma, flegma, from Late Latin phlegma, the humor phlegm, from Greek, heat, the humor phlegm, from phlegein, to burn.]

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phlegm′y adj.

phlegm

(flɛm) n1. (Physiology) the viscid mucus secreted by the walls of the respiratory tract2. (Physiology) archaic one of the four bodily humours3. apathy; stolidity; indifference4. self-possession; imperturbability; coolness[C14: from Old French fleume, from Late Latin phlegma, from Greek: inflammation, from phlegein to burn] ˈphlegmy adj

phlegm

(flɛm)

n. 1. the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, esp. that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold. 2. one of the four elemental bodily humors of medieval physiology, regarded as causing sluggishness or apathy. 3. sluggishness or apathy. 4. calmness; composure. [1350–1400; Middle English fleem < Middle French flemme < Late Latin phlegma < Greek phlégma flame, phlegmatic humor =phlég(ein) to burn + -ma resultative n. suffix] phlegm′y, adj. phlegm•i•er, phlegm•i•est.

phlegm

(flĕm) Mucus produced by the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.

phlegm

- Comes from Latin phlegma, "clammy moisture," and Greek phlegma, "inflammation."See also related terms for inflammation.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	phlegm - apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactionsemotionlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, stolidity, unemotionality, indifferenceapathy - an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
	2.	phlegm - expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishnesssputummucous secretion, mucus - protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
	3.	phlegm - inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"languor, lethargy, sluggishness, flatnessinertia, inactiveness, inactivity - a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"

phlegm

noun1. mucus, catarrh, sputum, mucous secretion Symptoms include vomiting and excess phlegm.2. self-control, composure, coolness, cool (informal), calm, coldness, calmness, equanimity, self-assurance, self-possession, sangfroid, frostiness, level-headedness, unflappability (informal), stolidness They're taking it with the apathetic calm which many mistake for British phlegm.

phlegm

nounLack of emotion or interest:apathy, disinterest, impassivity, incuriosity, incuriousness, indifference, insensibility, insensibleness, lassitude, lethargy, listlessness, stolidity, stolidness, unconcern, uninterest, unresponsiveness.

Translations

痰

phlegm

(flem) noun thick, slimy liquid brought up from the throat by coughing. 痰 痰phlegmatic (flegˈmatik) adjective calm; not easily excited. She's very phlegmatic – nothing would ever make her panic. 冷靜的，冷淡的，不容易衝動的 冷静的，冷淡的，不动感情的