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tər adjective
1.
promoting the discharge of phlegm or other fluid from the respiratory tract.
noun
2.
an expectorant medicine.
Origin:
1775–85; < Latin expectorant- (stem of expectorāns), present participle of expectorāre to expectorate; see -ant
1775–85; < Latin expectorant- (stem of expectorāns), present participle of expectorāre to expectorate; see -ant
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expectorant (ɪkˈspɛktərənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | promoting the secretion, liquefaction, or expulsion of sputum from the respiratory passages |
| —n | |
| 2. | an expectorant drug or agent |
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Word Origin & History
expectorant
1782 (n.), 1811 (adj.), from L. expectorantem, prp. of expectorare (see expectorate).
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Medical Dictionary
expectorant ex·pec·to·rant (ĭk-spěk'tər-ənt)
adj.
Promoting or facilitating the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or other matter from the respiratory tract. n.
An expectorant medicine.
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Science Dictionary
| expectorant (ĭk-spěk'tər-ənt) Pronunciation Key
A drug that promotes the discharge of phlegm or mucus from the respiratory tract. |
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