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excipient
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excipient /ex·cip·i·ent/ (ek-sip´e-int) any more or less inert substance added to a drug to give suitable consistency or form to the drug; a vehicle.
ex·cip·i·ent (k-sp-nt)
n.
An inert substance used as a diluent or vehicle for a drug.
excipient (ik·siˑ·pē·nt),
n ingredient, such as alcohol, which is used as a dilutent or as a vehicle for a drug. Excipients are generally inert, but may cause adverse effects in some individuals.
excipient (eksip´ēnt),
n an ingredient included in a pharmaceutical preparation for the purpose of improving its physical qualities. See also binder; filler; and vehicle.
excipient
any more or less inert substance added to a drug to give suitable consistency or form to the drug; a vehicle.


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