propranolol.
A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.
Meaning & usage
A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ῐ̓́σος (ĭ́sos)lbor. English iso- French propionique Proto-Indo-European *swel-der.? Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. French -yle French propyl-der. English propyl English (iso)pro(pyl) English pr(op)anol English -ol English propranolol From (iso)pro(pyl) + pr(op)anol + -ol.
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