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ecphractic.

Serving to dissolve or clear viscous matter or secretions, and so remove obstructions

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Serving to dissolve or clear viscous matter or secretions, and so remove obstructions

    dated · not-comparable
    ecphractic pill
    ecphractic remedy
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἐκφράσσω (ekphrássō, “to open or unblock”), from φράσσω (phrássō). Compare French ecphractique.

noun
  1. Any medicine of this kind.

    dated
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἐκφράσσω (ekphrássō, “to open or unblock”), from φράσσω (phrássō). Compare French ecphractique.

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