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acebutolol

[ as-uh-byoo-tl-awl, -ol ]

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. a beta blocker, C 18 H 28 N 2 O 4 , used in the management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of acebutolol1

1965–70; coined from components of the chemical name; acetyl, butyl

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