English Explanatory Dictionary

oxymetazoline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.

Pronunciation

/ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/

Word forms

oxymetazoline oxymethazoline

Etymology

From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.

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