zafirlukast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A leukotriene antagonist C₃₁H₃₃N₃O₆S that is administered orally to inhibit bronchoconstriction in the treatment of asthma.

Pronunciation

/zəˈfɪɹ.lʊˌkæst/ /ˌzæf.ɪɹˈluːˌkæst/

Word forms

zafirlukast

Etymology

From zafir- (of unknown origin) + -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”).

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