sotalol
/ˈsoʊ.təˌlɔl/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.36 in modern English
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A beta-adrenergic blocking agent administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₂H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat ventricular arrhythmias.
Uncountable
Etymology
Probably from so(r)ta + -alol (“beta blocker”), for it is "sort of" a beta blocker due to its additional potassium channel blocking effects.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈsoʊ.təˌlɔl/
Usage
Phrases
sotalol hydrochloride