English Explanatory Dictionary

ecothiopate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long-acting anticholinesterase C₉H₂₃NO₃PS⁺ used especially to reduce intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛk.oʊˈθaɪ.əˌpeɪt/

Word forms

ecothiopate echothiophate

Etymology

From e(thyl) + cho(line) + thio- + (phos)phate.

Derived words

ecothiopate iodide
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