EXCIPIENT


Meaning of EXCIPIENT in English

[ ɛk'sɪpɪənt ]

■ noun an inactive substance that serves as the vehicle or medium for a drug or other active substance.

Origin

C18 (as adjective in the sense 'that takes exception'): from L. ~- , excipere 'take out'.

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