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expectorant /ex·pec·to·rant/ (ek-spek´ter-ant) 1. promoting expectoration. 2. an agent that promotes expectoration. liquefying expectorant an expectorant that promotes the ejection of mucus from the respiratory tract by decreasing its viscosity.
Expectorant Promotes the discharge of mucus from respiratory system. Mentioned in: Cough, St. John's Wort expectorant [ikspek′tərənt] Etymology: Gk, ex, out, pectus, breast 1 pertaining to a substance that promotes the ejection of mucus or other exudates from the lung, bronchi, and trachea. 2 an agent that promotes expectoration by reducing the viscosity of pulmonary secretions or by decreasing the tenacity with which exudates adhere to the lower respiratory tract. Expectorant drugs include acetylcysteine, guaifenesin, and terpin hydrate. Also called mucolytic. expectorate, v. expectorant, n a substance that reduces the production of mucus in the lungs and promotes the dislodging of mucus from the bronchioles. expectorant 1. promoting expectoration. 2. an agent that promotes expectoration. liquefying expectorant an expectorant that promotes the ejection of mucus from the respiratory tract by decreasing its viscosity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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