acebutolol

See also: acébutolol

English

Chemical structure of acebutolol

Etymology

From ace(tyl) +‎ but(yramide) +‎ -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌas.ɪˈbjuː.tə.lɒl/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌæs.əˈbju.təˌlɔl/

Noun

acebutolol (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A beta blocker (trademark Monitan, Sectral) which is partially selective for cardiac beta receptors, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and arrhythmia.

References

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses
“acebutolol”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
“acebutolol”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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