expectorants

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Definition of expectorants in English English dictionary

expectorant
{n} that which promotes discharges from the breast
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A substance that makes mucous easier to cough up
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Promoting or facilitating the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or other matter from the respiratory tract
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{s} promoting the discharge of phlegm (especially about a medication)
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a substance that stimulates removal of mucous from the lungs Stimulating expectorants "irritate" the bronchioles causing expulsion of material Relaxing expectorants soothe bronchial spasm and loosen mucous secretions, helping in dry, irritating coughs
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medication that helps to thin mucus in the airways so it can be coughed out more easily These medications should be taken with at least 8 ounces of water
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An expectorant medicine
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An expectorant is a cough medicine that helps you to cough up mucus from your lungs. a type of medicine that you take to help you cough up phlegm (=a sticky substance) from your lungs
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loosens phlegm
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Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to facilitate the removal of the secretions of the broncho-pulmonary mucous membrane and cause expulsion of mucus from the respiratory tract
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an agent that helps to expel mucus from the lungs and throat by stimulating coughing
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An agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs
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Expels phlegm by inducing coughing, sneezing, or spitting
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{i} medication that increases the production of phlegm
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encourages the loosening and removal of phlegm from the respratory tract
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help to expel mucous from lungs and throat (spit it out! don't swallow infectious substances)
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medicine that helps a person cough up secretions from the lungs
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Medicine or substance that promotes the expulsion of mucous or exudate from the lungs, the bronchial tubes and the trachea
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from the lungs or throat
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a medicine promoting expectoration
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A substance that promotes the loosening and expulsion of phlegm from the respiratory tract
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Helps to expel mucus
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Tending to facilitate expectoration or to promote discharges of mucus, etc
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encourages coughing-up of mucus
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