lubiprostone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A laxative drug C₂₀H₃₂F₂O₅ taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.

Pronunciation

/ˌlu.bɪˈpɹɑˌstoʊn/

Word forms

lubiprostone

Etymology

Probably from (f)lu(oro)- + bi(cyclo) + -prost- (“prostaglandin”) + -one.

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