methylnaltrexone
Meanings
noun
- A peripherally-acting μ-opioid antagonist that acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without affecting analgesia or precipitating withdrawals.
Word forms
Etymology
From methyl + naltrexone.
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