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tamsulosin en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /tæmˈsuː.ləs.ɪn/ (General-American)

Etymology

From tam- (of unknown origin) + sul(fonamide) + -osin (“α₁-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Meanings

  1. (uncountable, usually) An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅S·HCl to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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