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Expectorant

Ex-pēc'to-rant, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. expectorans, p. pr. of expectorare; Fr. expectorant, Sp. expectorante, It. espettorante.] (Med.) Tending to promote discharges from the lungs or throat.

Ex-pĕc'to-rant, n.

noun

n. (Med.) A medicine which promotes discharges from the lungs or throat.