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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 (

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nt)

An inert substance used as a diluent or vehicle for a drug.

vehicle [ve´ĭ-k'l]

1. excipient.

2. any medium through which an impulse is propagated.

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´ē

nt),

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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