mucolytic

Term ID

CHEBI:77034

Synonyms

mucolytics

Definition

A compound that alters the structure of mucus so as to decrease its viscosity and thereby facilitate its removal by ciliary action and expectoration. Compare with antitussives, which suppress the cough reflex, and expectorants, which are considered to increase the volume of secretions in the respiratory tract, so facilitating their removal by ciliary action and coughing.

References

Ontology

ChEBI ( EBI )

Relationships

is a type of: drug

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Phenotype

Phenotype resulting from mucolytic

Phenotype where environments contain mucolytic

Phenotype modified by environments containing mucolytic

Human Disease Model