escarro
1. Matter coughed up and expectorated from the respiratory tract, typically containing saliva and mucus
The patient's sputum showed signs of infection.
O escarro do paciente mostrava sinais de infecção.
2. Saliva or mucus that is discharged from the mouth
Sputum samples are collected for laboratory analysis.
Amostras de escarro são coletadas para análise laboratorial.
Sputum is a strictly medical and scientific term used in healthcare settings. In Brazil, patients and doctors use 'escarro' when discussing respiratory conditions. This is formal medical terminology and is not used in casual conversation.
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