diltiazem

English

Etymology

From dil- (“vasodilator”) +‎ -tiazem (“alteration of benzothiazepine”).

Pronunciation

Noun

diltiazem (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A benzothiazepine drug, a potent vasodilator used to treat hypertension, migraine, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia.

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