acebutolol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A beta blocker (trademark Monitan, Sectral) which is partially selective for cardiac beta receptors, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and arrhythmia.

Pronunciation

/ˌas.ɪˈbjuː.tə.lɒl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acebutolol.wav /ˌæs.əˈbju.təˌlɔl/

Word forms

acebutolol

Etymology

From ace(tyl) + but(yramide) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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