linctus

British

/ ˈlɪŋktəs /

noun

a syrupy medicinal formulation taken to relieve coughs and sore throats

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Etymology

Origin of linctus

C17 (in the sense: medicine to be licked with the tongue): from Latin, past participle of lingere to lick

Example Sentences

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Dr Cave said patient safety was the regulator's "top priority" which is why it took the decision to reclassify codeine linctus.

From BBC

Pharmacists welcomed the move, saying there was "insufficient robust evidence" for the benefits of codeine linctus for treating coughs safely.

From BBC

The consultation on codeine linctus runs until 15 August 2023.

From BBC

Phyllis Fletcher, who had a severe form of the lung condition COPD, was given a linctus by Dr Ubani.

From BBC

Only in the middle there was a rubricated card, very neatly painted by hand, with these words— Buy Ponderevo's Cough Linctus NOW.

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