acebutolol

See also: acébutolol

English

Chemical structure of acebutolol

Etymology

From ace(tyl) +‎ but(yramide) +‎ -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌas.ɪˈbjuː.tə.lɒl/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌæs.əˈbju.təˌlɔl/

Noun

acebutolol (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A beta blocker (trademark Monitan, Sectral) which is partially selective for cardiac beta receptors, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and arrhythmia.

References

• Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses
• “acebutolol”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
• “acebutolol”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.