First Known Use: circa 1753
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excipient
noun ex·cip·i·ent \ik-ˈsi-pē-ənt\
Definition of EXCIPIENT
: a usually inert substance (as gum arabic or starch) that forms a vehicle (as for a drug)
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Origin of EXCIPIENT
Latin excipient-, excipiens, present participle of excipere to take out, take up — more at except
Medical Dictionary
excipient
noun ex·cip·i·ent \ik-ˈsip-ē-ənt\
Medical Definition of EXCIPIENT
: a usually inert substance (as gum arabic, syrup, lanolin, or starch) that forms a vehicle (as for a drug or antigen); especially : one that in the presence of sufficient liquid gives a medicated mixture the adhesive quality needed for the preparation of pills or tablets
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