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What is
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
?Pronunciation: /ɛn acetyl* ɛl cysteine*/
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
Definition
A drug usually used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Also called acetylcysteine and N-acetylcysteine.