mucolytic
adjective
mu·co·lyt·ic
ˌmyü-kə-ˈli-tik 
: hydrolyzing glycosaminoglycans : tending to break down or lower the viscosity of mucin-containing body secretions or components
mucolytic enzymes
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mucolytic
adjective
mu·co·lyt·ic
ˌmyü-kə-ˈlit-ik
: hydrolyzing glycosaminoglycans : tending to break down or lower the viscosity of mucin-containing body secretions or components
mucolytic enzymes
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