esmolol

English

Chemical structure of esmolol

Etymology

From es(ter) +‎ m(ethyl) +‎ -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɛz.məˌlɔl/

Noun

esmolol (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension.