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sumatriptan

(so͞oˌmə-trĭpˈtn)

noun

A vasoconstrictive drug, C₁₄H₂₁N₃O₂S·C₄H₆O₄, used to treat migraine headache.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of su(lfon)am(ide)

Origin: + triptan (shortening and alteration of tryptamine)

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