ethambutol

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How do you pronounce ethambutol?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɛˈθæm.bjəˌtɔl/.

What does ethambutol mean?

A synthetic bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ that is a derivative of ethylenediamine, used in the form of its hydrochloride and in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis.

Where does ethambutol come from?

Etymology tree English eth(ylenedi)am(ine) English butane English -ol English but(an)ol English ethambutol From eth(ylenedi)am(ine) + but(an)ol.

How to pronounce ethambutol

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