Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sotalol

/ˈsoʊ.təˌlɔl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.36 in modern English

Syllables
so-talol
IPA
/ˈsoʊ.təˌlɔl/
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

Questions

How do you pronounce sotalol?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsoʊ.təˌlɔl/.
What does sotalol mean?
A beta-adrenergic blocking agent administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₂H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat ventricular arrhythmias.
Where does sotalol come from?
Probably from so(r)ta + -alol (“beta blocker”), for it is "sort of" a beta blocker due to its additional potassium channel blocking effects.

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