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Xenical

Pronunciation: /ˈzɛnɪk(ə)l/
Definition of Xenical

noun

[mass noun] trademark
  • a synthetic drug which blocks pancreatic enzymes involved in the digestion of fats, used to treat obesity.

Origin:

1990s: of unknown origin

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Definition of Xenical in the US English dictionary
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