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Phlegm
01
flegme
the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold
Exemples
The common cold often causes an increase in phlegm production, leading to congestion and coughing.
Le rhume provoque souvent une augmentation de la production de glaires, entraînant une congestion et une toux.
Drinking plenty of fluids can help to thin out phlegm, making it easier to expel from the respiratory tract.
Boire beaucoup de liquides peut aider à fluidifier le mucus, ce qui facilite son expulsion des voies respiratoires.
02
a marked lack of energy
Exemples
The heat induced a state of phlegm that slowed everyone down.
After the long journey, he felt phlegm and could hardly move.
03
emotional indifference
Exemples
He faced criticism with remarkable phlegm.
Her phlegm in the debate surprised everyone.
Arbre Lexical
phlegmatic
phlegmy
phlegm
