Esmolol

//ˈɛz.məˌlɔl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension. uncountable
  2. 2
    intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias wordnet

Synonyms

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brevibloc

Etymology

From es(ter) + m(ethyl) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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beta blocker

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