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expectorator

DEFINITIONS OF: expectorator

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n a person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth)

Synonyms:
spitter
Type of:
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
a human being

n a medicine promoting expectoration

Synonyms:
expectorant
Types:
Robitussin
trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up
Type of:
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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