English Explanatory Dictionary

propranolol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.

Pronunciation

/pɹəʊˈpɹan.ə.lɒl/ /pɹoʊˈpɹæn.əˌlɔl/

Word forms

propranolol propranolols

Etymology

From (iso)pro(pyl) + pr(op)anol + -ol.

Derived words

bisoprolol dexpropranolol metoprolol -olol ranolazine
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