Matter coughed up and spat out (6)

I believe the answer is:

sputum

(Other definitions for sputum that I've seen before include "Something expressed" , "Stuff ejected from the mouth" , "sign of respiratory problem" , "Mouth moisture, spittle" , "Mixed spittle and mucus" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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