Definitions for: Excipient

Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*cip"i*ent, a. [L. excipients, -entis, p. pr. of
exipere. See Except, v. t.]
Taking an exception.

Ex*cip"i*ent, n.
1. An exceptor. [R.]

2. (Med.) An inert or slightly active substance used in
preparing remedies as a vehicle or medium of
administration for the medicinal agents. --Chambers.