English Explanatory Dictionary

ritodrine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪt.ə(ʊ).dɹiːn/ /ˈɹɪt.əˌdɹin/ /ˈɹɪt.ə.dɹɪn/

Word forms

ritodrine

Etymology

From rito- (of unknown origin) + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).

Derived words

ritodrine hydrochloride
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