Mucolytic
Pronunciation: /ˈmuˈkoʊˈɫaɪˈtɪk/
Mucolytic (adj)
- A substance that breaks down or loosens thick mucus, making it easier to clear from the airways.
- Used to describe treatments that reduce thick mucus so a person can cough it out more easily.
Mucolytic (adjective)
Examples
- A mucolytic medicine can thin thick mucus.
- This mucolytic treatment makes mucus less sticky.