zafirlukast

English

Etymology

From zafir- (of unknown origin) +‎ -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /zəˈfɪɹ.lʊˌkæst/, /ˌzæf.ɪɹˈluːˌkæst/

Noun

zafirlukast (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A leukotriene antagonist C₃₁H₃₃N₃O₆S that is administered orally to inhibit bronchoconstriction in the treatment of asthma.

References

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

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