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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A serine protease inhibitor ethyl 4-[6-(diaminomethylideneamino-)hexanoyloxy]benzoate that is used in the treatment of pancreatitis. uncountable

Etymology

From gab- (“gabamimetic agent”) + (h)ex(ano)ate.

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