What does "methacholine" mean?

A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺.

What is a synonym for "methacholine"?

Common synonyms include: mecholyl.

How do you pronounce "methacholine"?

Pronounced //mɛθ.əˈkəʊ.liːn//.

Methacholine

//mɛθ.əˈkəʊ.liːn// noun

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Noun

1
A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺. uncountable
2
parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

mecholyl

Etymology

From meth(yl) + -a- + choline.

Related phrases

methacholine chloride

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