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mucilage /mu·ci·lage/ (-lij) an aqueous solution of a gummy substance, used as a vehicle or demulcent.mucilag´inous

mu·ci·lage (my

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n.

A viscid preparation consisting of a solution of a plant-based gum in water and used in pharmacy as an excipient.

mucilage

an aqueous solution of a gummy substance, used as a vehicle or demulcent.

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