methenamine

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From meth(yl)ene +‎ -amine.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɪˈθiː.nə.miːn/, /mɪˈθiː.nəm.ɪn/

Noun

methenamine (countable and uncountable, plural methenamines)

  1. (pharmacology) The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.
  2. (pathology) Synonym of methenamine silver.

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