tamsulosin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tæmˈsuː.ləs.ɪn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From tam- (of unknown origin) + sul(fonamide) + -osin (“α₁-adrenoceptor antagonist”).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅S·HCl to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tamsulosins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |