English Explanatory Dictionary

tamsulosin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅S·HCl to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Pronunciation

/tæmˈsuː.ləs.ɪn/

Word forms

tamsulosin tamsulosins

Etymology

From tam- (of unknown origin) + sul(fonamide) + -osin (“α₁-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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