tropisetron

English

Etymology

From trop- (“atropine derivative”) +‎ -i- +‎ -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT3 antagonist”).

Pronunciation

Noun

tropisetron (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used mainly as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy.
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