Albuterol

//ælˈbju.təˌɹɔl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of salbutamol. uncountable
  2. 2
    a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness wordnet

Synonyms

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proventilsalbutamolsalbutamolventolin

Etymology

From (s)al(icylic acid) + -buterol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

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