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methacholine en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛθ.əˈkoʊˌlin/ (General-American)
/mɛθ.əˈkəʊ.liːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From meth(yl) + -a- + choline.

Meanings

(uncountable) A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
metacholine		alternative	lexicographic

Deriveds

methacholine chloride

Translations (1)

cs metacholin (synthetic choline ester)