albuterol

English

/ælˈbjuː.tə.ɹɔl/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound related to aspirin, used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma and other conditions involving constriction of the airways.

Etymology

Affix from English salicylic acid + English butyl + English tertiary.

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English

tertiary

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