ethosuximide
An anticonvulsant drug, used especially in the treatment of petit mal epilepsyAn anticonvulsant drug, used especially in the treatment of petit mal epilepsy.
UK/ˌɛθ.ə(ʊ).sʌkˈsɪ.mʌɪd/US/ˌɛθ.oʊˈsʌk.sɪˌmaɪd/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An anticonvulsant drug, used especially in the treatment of petit mal epilepsy.
an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy
Origin
From eth(yl) + -o- + succi(n)imide.From eth(yl) + -o- + succi(n)imide.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy:EmesideZarontin
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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