acebutolol

American

[as-uh-byoo-tl-awl, -ol] / ˌæs əˈbju tlˌɔl, -ˌɒl /

noun

Pharmacology.

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

Etymology

Origin of acebutolol

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

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In the center, folding tables hold hundreds of bingo cards, sorted alphabetically by generic drug name, from the blood pressure drug acebutolol to the antipsychotic ziprasidone.

From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2017

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