What does "acetylcysteine" mean?

An acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine (trademark Mucomyst), which is an antioxidant used as a mucolytic agent and in the treatment of paracetamol poisoning.

How do you pronounce "acetylcysteine"?

Pronounced //ˌas.ɪ.tʌɪlˈsɪ.stɪ.iːn//.

Acetylcysteine

//ˌas.ɪ.tʌɪlˈsɪ.stɪ.iːn// noun

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Noun

1
An acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine (trademark Mucomyst), which is an antioxidant used as a mucolytic agent and in the treatment of paracetamol poisoning. uncountable

Etymology

From acetyl + cysteine.

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