ethambutol

(ĕ-thămˈbyə-tôlˌ, -tōlˌ, -tŏlˌ)

noun
An antibacterial drug, C10H24N2O2, used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Origin:

Origin: eth(ylene)

Origin: + am(ine)

Origin: + but(an)ol

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