nadolol

English

Chemical structure of nadolol

Etymology

Probably from na(phthalene) +‎ d(i)ol +‎ -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /neɪˈdoʊˌlɔl/

Noun

nadolol (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A beta blocker C₁₇H₂₇NO₄ taken orally in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris.

References

• “nadolol”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.