Milrinone

//ˈmɪl.ɹəˌnoʊn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure. uncountable

Etymology

Probably from m(eth)yl + -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).

Related phrases

milrinone lactatecyclic adenosine monophosphate

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