bethanechol
A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C₇H₁₇ClN₂O₂ and…A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C₇H₁₇ClN₂O₂ and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention.
US/bəˈθeɪ.nəˌkɔl/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C₇H₁₇ClN₂O₂ and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention.
Origin
From b(eta-methyl) + (ur)ethane + chol(ine).From b(eta-methyl) + (ur)ethane + chol(ine).
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