formoterol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An agonist used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, causing bronchodilation by relaxing the smooth muscle in the airway.

Word forms

formoterol

Etymology

From form(amide) + -o- + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

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