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ID SYMP:0000431
Name sputum
Definition A respiratory system and chest symptom that is characterized by matter discharged from the air passages in diseases of the lungs, bronchi, or upper respiratory tract that contains mucus and often pus, blood, fibrin, or bacterial products.
http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=sputum
Synonyms

sputum production [EXACT]

Parent Relationships

is_a respiratory system and chest symptom

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