zafirlukast

English

Etymology

From zafir- (of unknown origin) +‎ -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /zəˈfɪɹ.lʊˌkæst/, /ˌzæf.ɪɹˈluːˌkæst/

Noun

zafirlukast (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A leukotriene antagonist C31H33N3O6S that is administered orally to inhibit bronchoconstriction in the treatment of asthma.

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