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expectorant

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ex·pec·to·rant  (k-spktr-nt)
adj.
Promoting or facilitating the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or other matter from the respiratory tract.
n.
An expectorant medicine.

expectorant [ɪkˈspɛktərənt] Med
adj
(Medicine) promoting the secretion, liquefaction, or expulsion of sputum from the respiratory passages
n
(Medicine) an expectorant drug or agent

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
Noun1.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
Translations
expectorant [eksˈpektərənt]
A. Nexpectorante m
B. ADJexpectorante
expectorant [ɪkˈspɛktərənt] n (= medicine) → expectorant m
expectorant
nExpektorans nt (spec)
expectorant [ɪkˈspɛktərənt] n (Med) → espettorante m
expectorant [ɪkˈspɛktərənt] n (Med) → espettorante m


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Because of its essential oil, thyme possesses expectorant and bronchial antispasmodic properties, making it useful in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
Furthermore, oregano's use as an expectorant makes it particularly useful during these winter months.
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