albuterol

albuterol definition - medical

al·bu·ter·ol (ăl-byo͞oˈtə-rôlˌ, -rōlˌ)

noun
A beta-adrenergic stimulant used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma and other obstructive lung diseases.

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