cromolyn sodium
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cromolyn sodium
First recorded in 1970–75; contraction and rearrangement of the chemical name
Example Sentences
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He has shown that cromolyn sodium, a treatment for asthma, triggers this conversion in mice.
From Nature ● Jul. 24, 2018
For any but the mildest cases of asthma, the nih recommends that doctors reorganize their first line of defense to include such anti-inflammatory agents as cromolyn sodium or inhaled steroids.
From Time Magazine Archive
Four have made the transatlantic crossing, including cromolyn sodium, a drug that effectively prevents the debilitating effects of allergic asthma, an ailment that afflicts 1% to 2% of Americans.
From Time Magazine Archive
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