methenamine

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me·the·na·mine | \ mə-ˈthē-nə-ˌmēn

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Definition of methenamine

: hexamethylenetetramine especially when used in the form of an organic salt to treat urinary tract infections

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methenamine

noun

me·the·na·mine | \ mə-ˈthē-nə-ˌmēn

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Medical Definition of methenamine

: a crystalline compound used in the form of its mandelate C₆H₁₂N₄·C₈H₈O₃ or hippurate C₆H₁₂N₄·C₉H₉NO₃ as a urinary antiseptic especially to treat bacteriuria associated with cystitis and pyelitis

— called also hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine

— see mandelamine

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