phlegm
phlegm /ˈflɛm/
noun
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Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
(
flatness
, languor
, lethargy
, phlegm
, sluggishness
)
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
The general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends
the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends
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Expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
(
phlegm
, sputum
)
expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
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Apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
(
emotionlessness
, impassiveness
, impassivity
, indifference
, phlegm
, stolidity
, unemotionality
)
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions