excipient

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Scrabble points
20
Words With Friends
23
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈsɪpɪənt/
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/ɪkˈsɪpɪənt/ · /ɛkˈsɪpiənt/

Definition of excipient

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

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

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

adj

  1. Taking an exception.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin excipiēns, present participle of excipiō. See except.

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