English Explanatory Dictionary

acetylcysteine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine (trademark Mucomyst), which is an antioxidant used as a mucolytic agent and in the treatment of paracetamol poisoning.

Pronunciation

/ˌas.ɪ.tʌɪlˈsɪ.stɪ.iːn/ /ˌas.ɪ.tɪlˈsɪ.stɪ.iːn/ /ˌas.ɪ.tʌɪlˈsɪ.steɪn/ /əˌsi.tl̩ˈsɪ.stəˌin/ /ˌæs.əˌtilˈsɪ.stəˌin/ /ˌæs.ət.l̩ˈsɪ.stəˌin/

Word forms

acetylcysteine

Etymology

From acetyl + cysteine.

Derived words

carbocisteine -steine
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