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)

(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.

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