EXCIPIENT

Etymology

Noun

excipient (plural excipients)

(pharmacy, pharmacology) An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.

An exceptor.

Adjective

excipient (comparative more excipient, superlative most excipient)

Taking an exception.

Source: Wiktionary

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Ex*cip"i*ent, a. Etym: [L. excipients, -entis, p. pr. of exipere. See Except, v. t.]

Definition: Taking an exception.

Ex*cip"i*ent, n.

1. An exceptor. [R.]

2. (Med.)

Definition: An inert or slightly active substance used in preparing remedies as a vehicle or medium of administration for the medicinal agents. Chambers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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