Betaxolol

//bəˈtæk.səˌlɔl// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A topical sympatholytic agent used to reduce ocular hypertension in the treatment of glaucoma. uncountable

Etymology

Probably from beta-(adrenoceptor) + x (“cross symbol”) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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