answersLogoWhite

0

Phlegm is a sticky material from your mucous membranes in your repiratory system. When you have a cold it might be yellowish brown. If there's an infection, it might be greenish brown. Normal phlegm is usually clear.
I presume you mean: "Phlegm"?

Phlegm is a liquid secreted by the mucous membranes.

The definition is limited to the mucus produced by the respiratory system and particularly that which is expelled by coughing("Sputum"). Phlegm in essence is a water based gel consisting of numerous immuno-type substances. Its composition varies depending on a number of factors, such as climate & level of health etc. Its colour can vary from clear to pale or dark yellow & green, from light to dark brown.

Basically, it is a vehicle through which the body attempts to flush out foreign invaders from the respiratory system.
'phlegm' is an English word, meaning spit, saliva.
It is also used to indicate 'unexcitability, steadiness, boringness', and is used in the adjective 'phlegmatic', meaning 'unexcitable, steady, boring'

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the Hippocrates humoral theory?

Hippocrates believed that the human body was controlled by four humors, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile and blood. Illnesses were caused by an imbalance of the humors.


What are the four theories of disease causation?

According to Hippocrates the theories of disease causation are the 4 humors, blood, phlegm, yellow and black bile.


Did Hippocrates say walking is a man's best medicine?

he did


Where did Hippocrates say to find the source of disease?

spine.


How do you pronounce phlegm?

phlegm


What happens if the patient refuses to excrete his phlegm?

I'm sorry to say this, but he will explode into ectoplasm. So you might want him to excrete his phlegm, I would suggest extreme and unprejudiced force.


Which aspects of greek medicine were not change by Hippocrates?

Hippocrates did not change the fundamental belief in the four humors—blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile—as a basis for understanding health and disease. He also upheld the importance of observation and patient history in diagnosis, which were established practices before him. Additionally, the emphasis on diet, lifestyle, and natural remedies remained integral to Greek medicine during his time. Hippocrates' contributions largely refined and systematized existing practices rather than overhauling them.


What is Hippocrates's occupation?

Hippocrates is a/an Physician


Is it true that Hippocrates the Greek Physician was known as the founder of modern medicine?

Hippocrates


What are some Natural remedies for getting rid of phlegm?

They say a spoon of honey & ginger should do the trick.


What is Hippocrates' last name?

Hippocrates of Kos.


Who is Hippocrates mom?

enolious was hippocrates mom