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
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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