ethambutol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɛˈθam.bjʊ.tɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ɛˈθæm.bjəˌtɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English eth(ylenedi)am(ine) English butane English -ol English but(an)ol English ethambutol From eth(ylenedi)am(ine) + but(an)ol.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ that is a derivative of ethylenediamine, used in the form of its hydrochloride and in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis.
Translations (2)
cs etambutol (Translations) · es etambutol (Translations)