Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The consistency of the patient's expectoration was concerning to the medical staff.

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Expectorate means to spit, particularly after ejecting phlegm or mucus from the lungs through hawking or coughing. Therefore, a patient's expectoration would be what is expelled, or what they spit out.
I had to expectorate after a giant bug flew into my mouth.
Presumption is another word for expectation, making this a trap answer.
All people in the U.S. judicial system are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
To defecate is to expel feces.
Disposition is another word for mood or state of mind.
Golden retrievers are known for their playful, friendly disposition, making them a great pet for families.

Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence