ecothiopate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɛk.oʊˈθaɪ.əˌpeɪt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From e(thyl) + cho(line) + thio- + (phos)phate.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A long-acting anticholinesterase C₉H₂₃NO₃PS⁺ used especially to reduce intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| echothiophate | alternative | lexicographic |