al·bu·ter·ol

(ăl-byo͞o′tə-rôl′)

A beta-adrenergic drug, C₁₃H₂₁NO₃, used in the form of its sulfate as a bronchodilator primarily to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also called salbutamol.

[al(pha) + blend of but(yl) and -terol (ultimately shortening of (ar)terenol, norepinephrine hydrochloride, originally a trademark).]

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albuterol

(ælˈbjuːtəˌrɒl)

a bronchodilator used by sufferers of asthma, emphysema, and other lung conditions, to treat symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath

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Noun

albuterol - a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness

Proventil, Ventolin

bronchodilator - a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs

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albuterol

n salbutamol m, albuterol m

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