dobutamine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /doʊˈbjuː.təˌmiːn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Probably from but(yl) + do(p)amine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A strongly inotropic catecholamine administered intravenously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₂₃NO₃·HCl especially to increase cardiac output and lower wedge pressure in heart failure and after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery