2. Noun. A mucolytic agent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mucolytic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Mucolytic
1. Destroying or dissolving mucin, an agent that so acts: a mucopolysaccharide or glycoprotein, the chief constituent of mucus. Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mucolytic
Literary usage of Mucolytic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Diarrhea and Malnutrition: Interactions, Mechanisms, and Interventions by Lincoln C. Chen, Nevin S. Scrimshaw (1983)
"... loop responses to broth culture supernatants from various gastroenteritis
strains of S. enteritidis if the gut is first washed with a mucolytic agent. ..."
2. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Administration of mucolytic agents (eg., acetylcysteine, potassium iodide) in
severe exacerbations of asthma may worsen cough or airflow obstruction and ..."
3. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Inhaled mucolytic drugs have not been shown to benefit treatment of exacerbations,
and in severe exacerbations they may worsen cough or airflow limitation. ..."
4. Pocket Guide for Asthma Management & Prevention: A Pocket Guide for by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"(Therapies not recommended for treating attacks include: • Sedatives (strictly
avoid) • mucolytic drugs (may worsen cough) • Magnesium sulfate (no proven ..."
5. Diarrhea and Malnutrition: Interactions, Mechanisms, and Interventions by Lincoln C. Chen, Nevin S. Scrimshaw (1983)
"... loop responses to broth culture supernatants from various gastroenteritis
strains of S. enteritidis if the gut is first washed with a mucolytic agent. ..."
6. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Administration of mucolytic agents (eg., acetylcysteine, potassium iodide) in
severe exacerbations of asthma may worsen cough or airflow obstruction and ..."
7. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Inhaled mucolytic drugs have not been shown to benefit treatment of exacerbations,
and in severe exacerbations they may worsen cough or airflow limitation. ..."
8. Pocket Guide for Asthma Management & Prevention: A Pocket Guide for by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"(Therapies not recommended for treating attacks include: • Sedatives (strictly
avoid) • mucolytic drugs (may worsen cough) • Magnesium sulfate (no proven ..."
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