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expectorative

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

expectorativenoun

expectoratives

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

/ɪkˈspɛktɚətɪv/

Translations

expectorantMédecine ; substance qui facilite l’évacuation des mucosités.

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

Le médecin a prescrit un expectorant pour aider à fluidifier les mucosités du patient.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sputum-inducing agent

expectorativeadjective

more expectorative

Comp.

most expectorative

Super.

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

Translations

expectorantMédecine ; qui favorise l’évacuation des mucosités bronchiques.

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

Les propriétés expectorantes du médicament ont aidé à dégager sa congestion thoracique.

Additional translations

expectoratifTerme médical, plus rare que « expectorant ».

Definitions

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.

Synonyms