diphenoxylate

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How do you pronounce diphenoxylate?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˌfɛnˈɑk.səˌleɪt/.

What does diphenoxylate mean?

An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.

Where does diphenoxylate come from?

Blend of diphenyl + carboxylate.

How to pronounce diphenoxylate

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