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methantheline

(met̸h an′t̸hə lēn′, -lin)

noun

a synthetic drug having an atropinelike action and used in the form of its bromide, CHBrNO, in treating peptic ulcers

Origin: meth(yl) + (x)anthe(ne) (carboxy)l(ate) + -ine

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