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.
A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.