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salbutamol

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sal·bu·ta·mol  (sl-byt-môl, -ml, -ml)
n.
A sympathomimetic agent, C13H21NO3, used as a bronchodilator, especially in the treatment of asthma.
[sal(icylic acid) + but(yl) + am(ino)- + -ol.]
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