apophlegmatism
|a-po-phleg-ma-tism|
/ˌæpəflɛɡˈmætɪzəm/
discharging phlegm
Etymology
'apophlegmatism' originates from Greek, specifically from 'apo-' meaning 'away' and 'phlegma' meaning 'inflammation' or 'phlegm'.
'apophlegmatism' entered medical Latin/late Latin from Greek 'apophlegma' / 'apophlegmatismos' and was used in English in archaic or specialized medical contexts as 'apophlegmatism'.
Initially, it referred specifically to the removal or discharge of phlegm; over time it became an obsolete or rare medical term for expectoration and is now largely historical.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an archaic or medical term for the action or process of discharging phlegm from the throat or lungs; expectoration.
The physician noted the patient's apophlegmatism during the examination.
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Last updated: 2025/09/21 06:46