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N-acetyl-L-cysteine
Pronunciation
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. (NCI Dictionary)
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