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acebutolol en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌas.ɪˈbjuː.tə.lɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˌæs.əˈbju.təˌlɔl/ (General-American)
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Etymology

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

Meanings

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