N-acetylcysteine

Definition of N-acetylcysteine
National Cancer Institute

N-acetylcysteine

(... A-seh-til-SIS-teh-een)
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-acetyl-L-cysteine.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms