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Meaning of "mucolytic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MUCOLYTIC

mucolytic  [ˌmjuːkəʊˈlɪtɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MUCOLYTIC

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Mucolytic is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MUCOLYTIC 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 mucolytic in the English dictionary

The definition of mucolytic in the dictionary is an agent that is able to break down mucus.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUCOLYTIC


amylolytic
əˌmaɪləʊˈlɪtɪk
anxiolytic
ˌæŋksɪəʊˈlɪtɪk
cellulolytic
ˌsɛljʊləʊˈlɪtɪk
electrolytic
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈlɪtɪk
fibrinolytic
ˌfaɪbrɪnəʊˈlɪtɪk
glycolytic
ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈlɪtɪk
granulitic
ˌɡrænjʊˈlɪtɪk
haemolytic
ˌhiːməʊˈlɪtɪk
hemolytic
ˌhiːməʊˈlɪtɪk
heterolytic
ˌhɛtərəʊˈlɪtɪk
homolytic
ˌhəʊməʊˈlɪtɪk
lipolytic
ˌlɪpəʊˈlɪtɪk
photolytic
ˌfəʊtəʊˈlɪtɪk
pisolitic
ˌpaɪsəʊˈlɪtɪk
pyrolytic
ˌpaɪrəʊˈlɪtɪk
radiolytic
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈlɪtɪk
spherulitic
ˌsferʊˈlɪtɪk
sympatholytic
ˌsɪmpəθəʊˈlɪtɪk
thermolytic
ˌθɜːməʊˈlɪtɪk
zymolytic
ˌzaɪməʊˈlɪtɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MUCOLYTIC

muckymuck
mucocutaneous
mucoid
mucoidal
mucomembranous
mucopeptide
mucopolysaccharide
mucoprotein
mucopurulent
mucor
mucosa
mucosae
mucosal
mucosanguineous
mucose
mucosity
mucous
mucous membrane
mucoviscidoses
mucoviscidosis

WORDS THAT END LIKE MUCOLYTIC

analytic
autocatalytic
autolytic
bacteriolytic
biocatalytic
catalytic
cryptanalytic
cytolytic
dialytic
endonucleolytic
hydrolytic
lytic
myelocytic
nonhemolytic
oncolytic
paralytic
photocatalytic
proteolytic
psychoanalytic
spasmolytic
thrombolytic

Synonyms and antonyms of mucolytic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mucolytic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MUCOLYTIC

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

Translator English - Chinese

黏液溶解剂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mucolítico
570 millions of speakers

English

mucolytic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

mucolytic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حال للبلغم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

муколитическое
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mucolytic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

mucolytic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mucolytique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mucolytic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schleimlösende
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

粘液溶解薬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

mucolytic
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mucolytic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mucolytic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

mucolytic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

म्युकोलॅटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mukolitik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mucolitico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mukolityczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

муколитическое
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mucolitic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βλεννολυτικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mucolytic
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mukolytisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mucolytic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mucolytic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MUCOLYTIC»

The term «mucolytic» is regularly used and occupies the 108.021 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MUCOLYTIC» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MUCOLYTIC»

Discover the use of mucolytic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mucolytic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Handbook of ...
2.3.9 Expectorants and mucolytic agents Pharmacology and toxicology. Expectorants and mucolytic agents enhance or facilitate the clearance of mucus in the respiratory tract. Ainbroxol is a metabolite of bromhexine and has been used in the ...
Christof Schaefer, 2001
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Drug Therapy in Nursing
Because the disease increases tenacious mucous secretions, acetylcysteine, a mucolytic drug, is the drug of choice. Pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs. It can be caused by bacterial or viral invasion of the tissue or by ...
Diane S. Aschenbrenner, Samantha J. Venable, 2009
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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
A drug with mucolytic activity appears to reduce the viscosity (thickness) of respiratory secretions by direct action on the mucus. An example of a mucolytic drug is acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). One other mucolytic drug is on the market, dor - nase ...
Susan M. Ford, Sally S. Roach, 2010
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Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management
COPD Efficacy A systematic review of 22 randomized controlled trials of mucolytic drugs including N-acetylcysteine found that these drugs reduced the frequency of acute exacerbations of COPD by 0.067 per month (29% reduction) and the ...
Peter J. Barnes, Jeffrey M. Drazen, Stephen I. Rennard, 2002
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Fundamental Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics Medical Terminology Review mucolytic muco = mucus lytic = breaking down agent to break down mucus Antitussives suppress coughing. Coughing is a reflex response to irritation of the bronchial ...
Jahangir Moini, 2008
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Diseases of the Sinuses: A Comprehensive Textbook of ...
Their mechanism of action as mucolytic expectorants is unclear. In some way, the drug is thought to stimulate bronchial and nasal glands to secrete a watery mucus. No studies yet published have addressed the mechanism in the upper ...
M. Eric Gershwin, Gary Incaudo, 1996
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The Management of COPD In Primary and Secondary Care:
Mucolytic agents reduce sputum viscosity in vitro and are therefore intended to facilitate expectoration. N-acetylcysteine. Mucolytic. also has antioxidant activity which may contribute to its effects. The group includes: G carbocisteine tablets ...
David Lynes, 2007
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Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology
In case of variation in quantity of specimen used, process using proportionate amounts of reagent, mucolytic and disinfection reagent. Preparation of Mucolytic Reagent The mucolytic reagent must be prepared just prior to use. 1. Bring the ...
Sood, 2006
9
Clinical Ocular Pharmacology
Mucolytic Agents (Acetylcysteine). Mucolytics soften mucus and make it more fluid.They also have an intracellular effect on goblet cells during mucin formation, facilitating production and improving quality.Therefore they may be considered ...
Jimmy D. Bartlett, Siret D. Jaanus, 2008
10
Advances in Gram-Positive Cocci Research and Application: ...
University of Queensland, Brisbane: Mucolytic Bacteria With Increased Prevalence in IBD Mucosa Augment In Vitro Utilization of Mucin by Other Bacteria “Mucosa-associated bacteria are increased in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which ...
‎2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MUCOLYTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mucolytic is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Species of Camphor Tree Discovered in India
Camphor is known to have has mild mucolytic property and can reduce bronchospasm. It is also used in small quantities in internal medicines. «The Epoch Times, Jul 15»
2
Do Over-The-Counter Fertility Pills Actually Help You Get Pregnant?
The kit includes two different supplements, one of which is a mucolytic, which is more commonly used to break up congestion in the lungs. «Refinery29, Jun 15»
3
New Pill To Help Women Get Pregnant Soon to Be Available Over …
Reporter: A daily multivitamin and a mucolytic to thin the mucus which they're encouraged to take leading up to the week before their fertility ... «ABC News, Jun 15»
4
Specific gut microbiota features and metabolic markers in …
Mucolytic bacteria with increased prevalence in IBD mucosa augment in vitro utilization of mucin by other bacteria. Am J Gastroenterol 2010; ... «Nature.com, Jun 15»
5
With cystic fibrosis, every day is a battle for breath
A typical CF medication regimen may include oral or inhaled antibiotics to treat and prevent lung infections, mucolytic drugs to thin mucus, ... «Uniontown Herald Standard, May 15»
6
Risk of severe allergic reactions with ambroxol and bromhexine …
Ambroxol and bromhexine are indicated for mucolytic therapy in patients with short or long-term respiratory conditions. Ambroxol lozenges are ... «Irish Medical Times, Apr 15»
7
Seasonal allergic cases up
"High IgE is a catalyst for allergens like pollen grains and dust," Dr Tejaswi says advises use of 'tulsi' as it is mucolytic in nature. Mucolytics thin ... «Times of India, Apr 15»
8
New lifestyle, new Robin Padilla
... “Its bronchodilating effect widens inflamed/constricted air passageways in the lungs, giving relief to the patient, and a mucolytic action that ... «Manila Standard Today, Mar 15»
9
Novel compound may correct pathological airway mucus in cystic …
Additionally, TDG has the potential to be an effective mucolytic drug that is more palatable than the currently available NAC, which has a ... «2 Minute Medicine, Mar 15»
10
Placebo 'as good as cough syrups'
A limited number of trials showed there was some benefit from treating a cough with mucolytic — a drug used to loosen and clear mucous from ... «Irish Examiner, Jan 15»

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