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MeSH Heading: Sputum
Tree Number(s): A12.200.808
Unique ID: D013183
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013183
Scope Note: Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.
Entry Term(s): Sputum, Induced
NLM Classification #: QY 120
See Also: Drainage, Postural
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2011/06/24

Allowable Qualifiers: chemistry (CH)

cytology (CY)

diagnostic imaging (DG)

drug effects (DE)

enzymology (EN)

immunology (IM)

metabolism (ME)

microbiology (MI)

parasitology (PS)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

virology (VI)

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