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milrinone.

An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈmɪl.ɹəˌnoʊn/General-American
  1. An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.

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Where this word comes from

Probably from m(eth)yl + -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).

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