bisacodyl
English edit
Etymology edit
From bis- + ac(etate) + -o- + (pyri)dyl.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌbɪs.əˈkoʊˌdɪl/
Noun edit
bisacodyl (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A stimulant laxative typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction.
References edit
- “bisacodyl”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.