What does "ethambutol" mean?

A synthetic bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ that is a derivative of ethylenediamine, used in the form of its hydrochloride and in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis.

How do you pronounce "ethambutol"?

Pronounced //ɛˈθam.bjʊ.tɒl//.

Ethambutol

//ɛˈθam.bjʊ.tɒl// noun

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Noun

1
A synthetic bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ that is a derivative of ethylenediamine, used in the form of its hydrochloride and in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis. uncountable

Etymology

From eth(ylenedi)am(ine) + but(an)ol.

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