English Explanatory Dictionary

dobutamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strongly inotropic catecholamine administered intravenously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₂₃NO₃·HCl especially to increase cardiac output and lower wedge pressure in heart failure and after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery

Pronunciation

/doʊˈbjuː.təˌmiːn/

Word forms

dobutamine

Etymology

Probably from but(yl) + do(p)amine.

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