How Do You Spell SPUTUM COCTUM?

Pronunciation: [spjˈuːtəm kˈɒktəm] (IPA)

The word "sputum coctum" may seem confusing to spell, but it is actually quite straightforward once you understand its origins. The term comes from Latin and refers to phlegm that has been cooked or boiled, often used in medicinal remedies. The phonetic transcription is /ˈspjuːtəm ˈkɒktəm/, with emphasis on the first syllable of each word. It's important to remember that the "coctum" part of the word is pronounced as "cock-tum" rather than "cohk-tum".

SPUTUM COCTUM Meaning and Definition

  1. The opaque purulent s. of the later stages of bronchitis.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SPUTUM COCTUM

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Etymology of SPUTUM COCTUM

The phrase "sputum coctum" is a Latin phrase.

"Sputum" translates to "spit" or "sputum" in English. It refers to the matter expelled from the respiratory tract, particularly through coughing.

"Coctum" translates to "cooked" or "boiled" in English.

Therefore, "sputum coctum" can be interpreted as "cooked spit" or "boiled sputum" in English.

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