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propranolol

Syllabification: (pro·pran·o·lol)
Pronunciation: /prōˈpranlˌôl, -ˌäl/

Definition of propranolol

noun

Medicine
  • a synthetic compound that acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.
    • Chemical formula: C16H21NO2

Origin:

1960s: from pro(pyl) + pr(op)anol, with the reduplication of -ol

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