acebutolol

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

/ ˌæs əˈbyu tlˌɔl, -ˌɒl /

noun Pharmacology.

a beta blocker, C18H28N2O4, used in the management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias.

Nearby words

ace inhibitor, ace it, ace out, ace point, ace-high, acebutolol, acedia, aceh, aceldama, acellular, acellular pertussis vaccine

Origin of acebutolol

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

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