phenoxybenzamine

English

/fɪˌnɑk.siˈbɛn.zəˌmiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A drug that blocks the activity of and is used in the form of its hydrochloride CClNO·HCl especially to treat hypertension and sweating due to pheochromocytoma.

Etymology

Affix from English phenoxy + English benzyl + English amine.

Origin

English

amine

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