Definitions for: Expectorant


[n] a medicine promoting expectoration



Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*pec"to*rant, a. [L. expectorans, p. pr. of
expectorare to drive from the breast: cf. F. expectorant.]
(Med.)
Tending to facilitate expectoration or to promote discharges
of mucus, etc., from the lungs or throat. -- n. An
expectorant medicine.

Synonyms: expectorator

See Also: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, Robitussin

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