methacholine

English

/mɛθ.əˈkəʊ.liːn/, /ˌmɛθ.əˈkoʊˌliːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C.

Etymology

Affix from English methyl + English choline.

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English

choline

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