tamsulosin

English

Etymology

From tam- (of unknown origin) +‎ sul(fonamide) +‎ -osin (“α1-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

Noun

tamsulosin (usually uncountable, plural tamsulosins)

  1. (pharmacology) An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C20H28N2O5S·HCl to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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