bethanechol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkɔl/ (General-American)
- /bəˈθæn.əˌkɔl/ (General-American)
- /bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkoʊl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From b(eta-methyl) + (ur)ethane + chol(ine).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C₇H₁₇ClN₂O₂ and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention.