What does "propranolol" mean?

A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.

What is a synonym for "propranolol"?

Common synonyms include: inderal.

Pronounced //pɹəʊˈpɹan.ə.lɒl//.

//pɹəʊˈpɹan.ə.lɒl// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. countable, uncountable
"‘I can see from your records you were prescribed propranolol for your headaches.’"
2
the first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor wordnet