Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "expectorant" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF EXPECTORANT

expectorant  [ɪkˈspɛktərənt] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXPECTORANT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Expectorant can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EXPECTORANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mucokinetics

Mucokinetics are a class of drugs which aid in the clearance of mucus from the airways, lungs, bronchi, and trachea. Such drugs can be further categorized by their mechanism of action: ▪ mucolytic agents ▪ expectorants ▪ wetting agents / hypoviscosity agents ▪ abhesives / surfactants In general, clearance ability is hampered by bonding to surfaces and by the viscosity of mucous secretions in the lungs. In turn, the viscosity is dependent upon the concentration of mucoprotein in the secretions. Expectorants and mucolytic agents are different types of medication, yet both intend to promote drainage of mucus from the lungs. An expectorant works by signaling the body to increase the amount or hydration of secretions, resulting in more yet clearer secretions and as a byproduct lubricating the irritated respiratory tract. One expectorant guaifenesin is commonly available in many cough syrups. Often the term "expectorant" is incorrectly extended to any cough medicine, since it is a universal component. A mucolytic agent is an agent which dissolves thick mucus and is usually used to help relieve respiratory difficulties.

Definition of expectorant in the English dictionary

The definition of expectorant in the dictionary is promoting the secretion, liquefaction, or expulsion of sputum from the respiratory passages. Other definition of expectorant is an expectorant drug or agent.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXPECTORANT


adherent
ədˈhɪərənt
adulterant
əˈdʌltərənt
alterant
ˈɔːltərənt
Arendt
ˈɛərənt
cauterant
ˈkɔːtərənt
coherent
kəʊˈhɪərənt
deodorant
diːˈəʊdərənt
different
ˈdɪfərənt
durant
ˈdjʊərənt
exuberant
ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt
grandparent
ˈɡrænˌpɛərənt
ignorant
ˈɪɡnərənt
inherent
ɪnˈhɪərənt
intolerant
ɪnˈtɒlərənt
iterant
ˈɪtərənt
parent
ˈpɛərənt
referent
ˈrɛfərənt
refrigerant
rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt
reiterant
riːˈɪtərənt
tolerant
ˈtɒlərənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXPECTORANT

expectant
expectant mother
expectantly
expectation
expectation of life
expectational
expectative
expected
expected frequency
expected utility
expected value
expectedly
expectedness
expecter
expecting
expectingly
expectorate
expectoration
expectorative
expectorator

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXPECTORANT

ameliorant
amorant
colorant
commorant
cormorant
corroborant
decolorant
edulcorant
five-star restaurant
grant
invigorant
odorant
orant
perforant
pig-ignorant
restaurant
roborant
sonorant
vibrant
vorant

Synonyms and antonyms of expectorant in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «expectorant» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF EXPECTORANT

Find out the translation of expectorant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of expectorant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «expectorant» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

祛痰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

expectorante
570 millions of speakers

English

expectorant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

expectorant
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مقشع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отхаркивающее
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

expectorante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

expectorant
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

expectorant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Expectorant
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lösend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

去痰薬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거담제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Expectorant
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm ra đàm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சளி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कफ पाडणारे औषध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

balgam söktürücü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

espettorante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wykrztuśny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відхаркувальний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

expectorant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποχρεμπτικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ekspektorant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slemlösande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slimløsende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of expectorant

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPECTORANT»

The term «expectorant» is regularly used and occupies the 93.805 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
56
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «expectorant» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of expectorant
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «expectorant».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPECTORANT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «expectorant» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «expectorant» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about expectorant

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXPECTORANT»

Discover the use of expectorant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to expectorant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Quick Look Nursing: Pharmacology
Prototype Drug guaifenesin (Robitussin) acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Related Drugs terpin hydrate elixir Drug Classification Expectorants Mucolytics (Antidote: acetaminophen [Tylenol) Expectorant Drugs C/ient Teaching • Avoid concurrent use ...
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, Nancy Elaine Clarkson, 2005
2
Medical Botany: Plants Affecting Human Health
Acalypha indica, Euphorhiaceae: Contains the alkaloid acelyphine in the whole plant, has expectorant and emetic properties similar to ipecac. It also possesses a cyanogenic glycoside and is poisonous. Acorus calamus (sweet flag), ...
Walter H. Lewis, 2003
3
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
32 Antitussives, Mucolytics, and Expectorants KEY TERMS antitussive coughing expectorant mucolytic nonproductive cough productive cough LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the student will: 1. Define the terms ...
Susan M. Ford, Sally S. Roach, 2010
4
The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, ...
Antidote: Dairy, meat, damp sticky food Black Pepper (Maricha) Energetics: Pungent/hot/pungent VK-P+ raja- sic Actions: Stimulant, carminative, decongestant, expectorant Indications: Burns up áma very well, colds, flu, cough, gargle for sore ...
Swami Sadashiva Tirtha, R. C. Uniyal, S. Sandhu, 2007
5
Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine
SECONDARY ACTION HERBS Hyssopus officinalis, Marrubium vulgare, Petroselinum crispum, Thymus vulgaris, Trigonella foenum-graecum Expectorant Hepatic Hypotensive Laxative Nervine Tonic Vulnerary Achillea millefolium, Artemisia ...
David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG, 2003
6
Clinically Oriented Pharmacology
WHO essential drugs list does not include any expectorant drug. Simple s expectorant drug. Simple s expectorant drug. Simple s expectorant drug. Simple steam inhalation is also effective. team inhalation is also effective. team inhalation is ...
Dr J G Buch
7
The American Medical Recorder
Some think it chiefly acts as an antispasmodic ; but I was about a year ago forcibly struck with its singularly sudden operation as an expectorant in my own person ; I found almost every expectorant fail in its effect but coffee. A friend observed ...
John Eberle, 1821
8
Minor Illness Or Major Disease?: The Clinical Pharmacist in ...
If a cough is productive and requires an expectorant, then it should not be suppressed at the same time. Similarly, antihis- tamine drugs will reduce bronchial secretions by an anticholinergic mechanism and this is pharmacologically ...
Clive Edwards (Ph. D.), P. Stillman, 2006
9
Price & Leeʹs New Haven (New Haven County, Conn.) City ...
INDIAN EXPECTORANT. New York, March 10, 1839. Z>r. D. Jayne — Dear Sir — I feel it my incumbent duly to say, having formerly been prostrated by means of the asthma, and (although relieved of that) my lungs have ever since been ...
10
The Complete Guide to Natural Healing
In general, however, most expectorant herbs have cough-relieving properties and most cough-relieving herbs tend to aid in the elimination of mucus. The expectorants are in turn divided into two groups, according to whether their nature is ...
Tom Monte, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXPECTORANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term expectorant is used in the context of the following news items.
1
How to relieve chest congestion
Anise has expectorant and has antibacterial properties, and aids in soothing the throat. Therefore, it is an important constituent of several cough ... «Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Jul 15»
2
Traditional Ramadan Drinks: Good & Bad News
The minute amount of essential oil contained in apricots brings natural expectorant and stimulant activity to the lungs. However, with all these ... «Onislam.net, Jun 15»
3
New fair foods? You will enjoy our spit-basted Llama Kebabs
Llama Kebabs, spit-roasted. (Note: this means basted with llama expectorant.) • Squares of Jell-O with stuff floating inside, topped with Cool ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 15»
4
Natural remedies for illnesses
When made into a drink, licorice root is both an expectorant (which breaks up mucus) and a demulcent (which soothes) for irritated and ... «Herald Sun, Jun 15»
5
Tartaric Acid Market Segmentation by Pharmaceutical Application …
The major use of tartaric acid is in wine production and as a constituent of expectorant products. Accordingly, the global tartaric acid market is ... «Medgadget.com, Jun 15»
6
Pre-Market Stocks Recap: LeapFrog Enterprises, (NYSE:LF …
Mucinex® D (Guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine tablets), an expectorant indicated to relieve chest congestion and make coughs more productive, ... «wsnewspublishers, Jun 15»
7
Vernalis Recieves FDA Approval For Cold Treatment
Tuzistra XR has additional potential among all codeine cough cold prescribers, a c $1.2bn market, including codeine plus expectorant products ... «Investing.com, Jun 15»
8
Penny ponders: Stories in stone
His famous Cheney's Expectorant, a remedy throughout the south, was first manufactured here. On the tour, is written, “Currently, Traditions, ... «Thomaston Times, Jun 15»
9
Sea holly grows well in Redlands
In modern herbalism, the root is used as a diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, tonics and for other properties. Source: Joyce Dean, a member of the ... «Redlands Daily Facts, Jun 15»
10
Help your loved one quit smoking with these natural things!
Licorice is an expectorant and demulcent herb that helps quit smoking naturally. Its taste helps to kill the urge to smoke. It also helps in relieving ... «indiatvnews.com, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Expectorant [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/expectorant>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z