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excipient — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • excipient noun An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.

Senses

excipient is used for these senses in English:

  • excipient (pharmacy, pharmacology) An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.

excipient — full definition

  1. noun An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.
  2. noun An exceptor.