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mexiletine

/mɛkˈsɪl.əˌtiːn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
mex-ile-tine
IPA
/mɛkˈsɪl.əˌtiːn/
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C₆H₃(CH₃)₂(OCH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂).

Uncountable

Etymology

From me(thyl) + xyl(yl) + eth(ylam)ine.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /mɛkˈsɪl.əˌtiːn/
  • British English: /mɪkˈsʌɪ.lɪt.iːn/

Usage

Phrases

mexiletine hydrochloride p-hydroxymexiletine

Synonyms

mexitil

Questions

How do you pronounce mexiletine?
The recorded pronunciation is /mɛkˈsɪl.əˌtiːn/.
What does mexiletine mean?
A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C₆H₃(CH₃)₂(OCH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂).
Where does mexiletine come from?
From me(thyl) + xyl(yl) + eth(ylam)ine.

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