English Explanatory Dictionary

ethambutol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ that is a derivative of ethylenediamine, used in the form of its hydrochloride and in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis.

Pronunciation

/ɛˈθam.bjʊ.tɒl/ /ɛˈθæm.bjəˌtɔl/

Word forms

ethambutol

Etymology

From eth(ylenedi)am(ine) + but(an)ol.

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