sputa Meaning of "sputa"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) 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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  • "This is very exciting news as it will both reduce the time it takes to screen sputa for drug resistant TB from six to eight weeks, to about a week, and will also lower the cost of such tests," Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said during her budget...
    on Jun 5, 2008 By: Manto Tshabalala-Msimang Source: Independent Online

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