benzathine

English

Etymology

From benz(yl)a(mino) +‎ (e)th(ane) +‎ -ine.

Pronunciation

Noun

benzathine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A diamine used in some medications to stabilize penicillin.

Derived terms

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