mibefradil

English

Chemical structure of mibefradil

Etymology

Probably from m(ethox)y +‎ be(nzimidazole) +‎ f(luorotet)ra(lin) +‎ -dil (“vasodilator”).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /mɪˈbɛf.ɹəˌdɪl/

Noun

mibefradil (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and chronic angina pectoris.

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