English Explanatory Dictionary

atenolol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A beta blocker used mainly to treat angina and high blood pressure.

Pronunciation

/əˈtɛn.ə.lɒl/ /əˈtɛn.əˌlɔl/

Word forms

atenolol

Etymology

Probably from a(ngina) + (hyper)ten(sion) + -olol (“beta blocker”).

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