English Explanatory Dictionary

verapamil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used to treat angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias.

Pronunciation

/vəˈɹæp.ə.mɪl/

Word forms

verapamil verapamils

Etymology

Probably from vera(tryl) + (iso)p(ropyl) + am(ino) + (nitr)il(e).

Derived words

-pamil
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