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guaiphenesin

guaiphenesin is the alternative spelling of guaifenesin.

Meaning of guaifenesin

Noun

guaifenesin (uncountable)

  1. Glyceryl guaiacolate, an expectorant drug used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
    • A dose of guaifenesin, plain and simple Robitussin / To liquify the mucus membranes1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music)

Questions about guaiphenesin

What is guaiphenesin the alternative spelling of?
Guaiphenesin is the alternative spelling of guaifenesin.

Words near guaiphenesin in the dictionary

  1. guailo
  2. guailos
  3. guaimesal
  4. Guainía
  5. guaiol
  6. guaiphenesin
  7. Guairá
  8. guaisteine
  9. Guajajara
  10. Guajajára
  11. Guajardo

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