Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Excipient \Ex*cip"i*ent\, a. [L. excipients, -entis, p. pr. of
exipere. See Except, v. t.]
Taking an exception.
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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Excipient \Ex*cip"i*ent\, n.
1. An exceptor. [R.]
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2. (Med., Pharmacy) An inert or slightly active substance
used in preparing remedies as a vehicle or medium of
administration for the medicinal agents. --Chambers.
Exciple
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