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ritodrine.

A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɪt.ə(ʊ).dɹiːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹɪt.əˌdɹin/General-American/ˈɹɪt.ə.dɹɪn/General-American
  1. A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor.

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Where this word comes from

From rito- (of unknown origin) + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).

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