English Explanatory Dictionary

bethanechol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C₇H₁₇ClN₂O₂ and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention.

Pronunciation

/bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkɔl/ /bəˈθæn.əˌkɔl/ /bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkoʊl/

Word forms

bethanechol

Etymology

From b(eta-methyl) + (ur)ethane + chol(ine).

Derived words

bethanechol chloride
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