blennoptysis

/blɛnɒptɪˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A coughing up of mucus or frothy matter, especially from the lungs, often accompanied by a strong, unpleasant odor.

“The patient’s blennoptysis was a clear sign of the underlying infection.”

Synonyms

  • hemoptysis
  • pleurisy

Antonyms

  • expectoration