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expectorative

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

expectorativesubstantiv

expectoratives

Pl.

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

/ɪkˈspɛktɚətɪv/

Definitionen

A medicine or other agent that promotes the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract.

The doctor prescribed an expectorative to help loosen the patient's phlegm.

Synonyme

sputum-inducing agent

expectorativeadjektiv

more expectorative

Komp.

most expectorative

Super.

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

Übersetzungen

The doctor prescribed an expectorative syrup to help with the cough.

Врач прописал отхаркивающий сироп, чтобы помочь с кашлем.

Definitionen

Relating to or having the ability to promote the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract.

The expectorative properties of the medicine helped clear her chest congestion.

Synonyme