verapamil en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /vəˈɹæp.ə.mɪl/
Etymology
Probably from vera(tryl) + (iso)p(ropyl) + am(ino) + (nitr)il(e).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used to treat angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| verapamils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |