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expectorant
This term is primarily used in medical and pharmacological contexts. It describes a specific mechanism of action where mucus is thinned or increased to make it easier to cough up, distinguishing it from a suppressant, which aims to stop the cough reflex entirely.
When used as an adjective, it typically modifies nouns like properties, effects, or agents. In its noun form, it refers to the actual medication, such as a syrup or tablet, used for this purpose.
Meanings
Examples
The pharmacist recommended an expectorant to help clear the mucus from my chest.
I need an expectorant because this cough is too productive to use a suppressant.
I need an expectorant because this cough is too productive to use a suppressant.
Guaifenesin is a common active ingredient found in many over the counter expectorant syrups.
Take one tablespoon of this expectorant every four hours as needed.
Does this medicine have expectorant properties or is it just a pain reliever?
The doctor prescribed an expectorant to thin the secretions in the lungs.
I wonder if a natural expectorant like honey and lemon would work better.
The patient required an expectorant agent to facilitate the removal of thick sputum.