phlegm in Portuguese

(historical) One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus. [from 13th c.]

(historical) One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus. [from 13th c.]

Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]

Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]