terbutaline

noun

ter·​bu·​ta·​line tər-ˈbyü-tə-ˌlēn 

: a bronchodilator C₁₂H₁₉NO₃ used especially in the form of its sulfate

Examples of terbutaline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lawsuit against Novartis claims studies going as far back as the 1970s raised concerns about using terbutaline on pregnant women. — Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2017

Word History

Etymology

tert- tertiary + -butaline, perhaps by shortening & alteration from butyl + amino + -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for terbutaline

• aconitine
• anopheline
• antipyrine
• bromocriptine
• chlorhexidine
• clomipramine
• creatinine
• desipramine
• guanethidine
• heterodyne
• imipramine
• meperidine

Medical Definition

terbutaline

noun

ter·​bu·​ta·​line tər-ˈbyüt-ə-ˌlēn 

: a bronchodilator used especially in the form of its sulfate (C₁₂H₁₉NO₃)₂·H₂SO₄