tiotropium

English

Etymology

From thio- (“containing sulfur”) +‎ -trop- (“atropine derivative”) +‎ -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Pronunciation

Noun

tiotropium (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug administered by oral inhalation in the form of its bromide C19H22NO4S2Br·H2O as a bronchodilator in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Derived terms

  • tiotropium bromide

References

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