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terbutaline

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ter·​bu·​ta·​line | \ tər-ˈbyü-tə-ˌlēn How to pronounce terbutaline (audio) \

Definition of terbutaline

: 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, "California court exposes drug makers to additional liability," 21 Dec. 2017 Last year, Lannett more than tripled the price of terbutaline, a treatment for asthma and emphysema, propelling it to $435 for 100 tablets of 2.5 milligrams each, up from $136 for the bottle. — Gretchen Morgenson, New York Times, "Defiant, Generic Drug Maker Continues to Raise Prices," 14 Apr. 2017

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First Known Use of terbutaline

1973, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for terbutaline

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

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“Terbutaline.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terbutaline. Accessed 22 November 2019.

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terbutaline

noun
ter·​bu·​ta·​line | \ tər-ˈbyüt-ə-ˌlēn How to pronounce terbutaline (audio) \

Medical Definition of terbutaline

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

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