English Explanatory Dictionary

milrinone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪl.ɹəˌnoʊn/

Word forms

milrinone

Etymology

Probably from m(eth)yl + -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).

Derived words

milrinone lactate
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