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البلغم

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns phlegm, a bodily humor. It also extends to related concepts like mucus, congestion, and the medical understanding of these substances.

Derived headwords

اَلْبَلْغَمُnoun
  1. 1.
    phlegmboth

    A thick, viscous fluid secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages, especially when in excess or mixed with mucus.

  2. 2.
    mucusboth

    A slimy substance secreted by the mucous membranes, serving to protect and lubricate surfaces.

  3. 3.
    congestionmodern

    A state of being clogged or obstructed, often referring to nasal or chest congestion due to excess phlegm.

بَلْغَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to produce phlegmboth

    To secrete or produce phlegm, often in excess.

  2. 2.
    to spit out phlegmboth

    To expel phlegm from the throat or lungs.

بَلْغَمِيٌّadjective
  1. 1.
    phlegmaticboth

    Relating to or characterized by phlegm; having a temperament associated with an excess of phlegm.

Parallel reading

اَلْبَلْغَمُ: خِلْطٌ مِنْ أَخْلَاطِ الْبَدَنِ.
Phlegm: a humor of the body's humors.