phlegm

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phlegm (enc)

Noun	1.	phlegm - apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions emotionlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, stolidity, unemotionality, indifference apathy - 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 sluggishness sputum bodily fluid, body fluid, liquid body substance, humour, humor - the liquid parts of the body mucous secretion, mucus - protective secretion of the mucous 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 sluggishness, languor, lethargy inertia, inactivity, inactiveness - a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"

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