Bethanechol

//bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkɔl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C₇H₁₇ClN₂O₂ and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention. uncountable

Etymology

From b(eta-methyl) + (ur)ethane + chol(ine).

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bethanechol chloride

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