Oxymetazoline
//ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline. uncountable
"Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch"
Example
More examples"Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch"
Etymology
From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.
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