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phlegm

Definition:

(nou) apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions (nou) expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness (nou) inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

Phonetic Transcription:

flem

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His name is a pun on the word phlegm.

It is a good expectorant and decreases the production of phlegm.

It produces phlegm that infiltrates the lungs, etc.

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