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.
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.
A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution.
Watery or thin discharge of serum or mucus, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.
Tears.
Illness or disease thought to be caused by such secretions; a catarrh, a cold; rheumatism.