MUCOLYTIC


Meaning of MUCOLYTIC in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ myü-k ə - ' li-tik

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1923

: hydrolyzing glycosaminoglycans : tending to break down or lower the viscosity of mucin-containing body secretions or components < mucolytic enzymes>

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