bethanechol

English

Etymology

From b(eta-methyl) +‎ (ur)ethane +‎ chol(ine).

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkɔl/, /bəˈθæn.əˌkɔl/, /bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkoʊl/

Noun

bethanechol (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C7H17ClN2O2 and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention.

Derived terms

  • bethanechol chloride

References

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