English Explanatory Dictionary

ondansetron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A carbazole derivative (trademark Zofran), C₁₈H₁₉N₃O, that is a serotonin receptor antagonist administered by injection and by mouth to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially during cancer therapy.

Pronunciation

/ɒnˈdæn.sə.tɹɒn/ /ɑnˈdæn.səˌtɹɑn/ /ɑnˈdɑn.səˌtɹɑn/ /oʊnˈdɑn.səˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

ondansetron

Etymology

Probably from ond- (of unknown origin) + se(ro)t(onin) r(eceptor) an(tag)on(ist).

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