Definitions for sputa

sputa spu·tum

Spelling: [spyoo-tuh m]
IPA: /ˈspyu təm/

Sputa is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 76 anagrams from letters in sputa (apstu).

Definitions for sputa

noun

  1. matter, as saliva mixed with mucus or pus, expectorated from the lungs and respiratory passages.

Origin of sputa

1685-95; Latin spūtum, noun use of neuter of spūtus, past participle of spuere to spit, equivalent to spū- variant stem + -tus past participle suffix

Examples for sputa

In pneumonic cases the bacillus may be found in the sputum of the patient.

The sputum should be fresh—not more than three or four hours' old.

Do not dress if the temperature is above 99 degrees, or if there is blood in the sputum.

Third, the virus could not be found in sputum, further supporting the clear observation that airborne spread does not occur.

The germ is found in the sputum and in the nasal secretions.

We are caring for the sputum, but many other avenues for the diffusion of the disease are open.

The amount of sputum should be noticed as well as its appearance.

No examination of the sputum was made except in cases of suspects.

The sputum should always be examined, both unstained and stained.

It is the sputum after its discharge from the body on which our attention must be fixed.

Word Value for sputa
Scrable

10

Words with friends

14

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