tropisetron
English edit
Etymology edit
From trop- (“atropine derivative”) + -i- + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT3 antagonist”).
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /tɹoʊˈpɪs.əˌtɹɑn/
Noun edit
tropisetron (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used mainly as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy.