ex·pec·to·rant ( k-sp k t r-nt)adj. Promoting or facilitating the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or other matter from the respiratory tract. n. An expectorant medicine. |
expectorant Med
Adjective
helping to bring up phlegm from the respiratory passages
Noun
an expectorant medicine
| expectorant (k-spktr-nt) A drug that promotes the discharge of phlegm or mucus from the respiratory tract. |
expectorant
any medicine that assists the coughing up of phlegm, mucus, etc., from the chest.
See also: Remedies
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | expectorant - a medicine promoting expectoration medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease Robitussin - trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up |
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