Methacholine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /mɛθ.əˈkəʊ.liːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methacholine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺.
Word Forms
- metacholine
Related Words
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