Matter coughed up (6)

I believe the answer is:

sputum

(Other definitions for sputum that I've seen before include "Mouth moisture, spittle" , "Mixed spittle and mucus" , "Expectorated matter" , "Phlegm" , "Something expressed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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