Ritodrine

//ˈɹɪt.ə(ʊ).dɹiːn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor. uncountable

Etymology

From rito- (of unknown origin) + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).

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ritodrine hydrochloride

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