mesalazine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /mɪˈsal.ə.ziːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /mɛˈsal.ə.ziːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /məˈsæl.əˌzin/ (General-American)
Etymology
From me- (“alteration of amino-”) + -salazine (“salicylic acid derivative”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) The active antiinflammatory component of sulfasalazine, 5-aminosalicylic acid, when used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mesalamine | alternative | lexicographic |