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Expectorant vs Linctus - What's the difference?

expectorant | linctus |

As nouns the difference between expectorant and linctus

is that expectorant is an agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs while linctus is (medicine) any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs.

As an adjective expectorant

is causing or assisting the expulsion of phlegm.

expectorant

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Causing or assisting the expulsion of phlegm.
    • an expectorant preparation

    See also

    * expectorate ----

    linctus

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • (medicine) Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs
    • ----