1. Matter coughed up and spit out from the respiratory tract, such as phlegm or sputum.
Usage: Medical or clinical term; plural form
2. The act or process of coughing up and expelling matter from the lungs or throat.
Usage: Medical or clinical term; plural form

Examples

• The doctor examined the patient's expectorations to check for signs of infection.
• Frequent expectorations can indicate a respiratory illness.
• The medication helps reduce expectorations in patients with chronic bronchitis.
• Lab analysis of the expectorations revealed bacterial growth.
• Productive coughs result in expectorations that should be properly disposed of.
• The nurse collected samples of expectorations for testing.