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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.
2. 2
   An exceptor.

Adjective

1. 1
   Taking an exception.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin excipiēns, present participle of excipiō. See except.

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