tropisetron en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tɹoʊˈpɪs.əˌtɹɑn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From trop- (“atropine derivative”) + -i- + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist used mainly as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy.