alosetron
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English
Etymology
From alo- (of unknown origin) + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT3 antagonist”).
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Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /əˈloʊ.səˌtɹɑn/
Noun
alosetron (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A 5-HT3 antagonist used for the management of severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in women.
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