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zileuton

(zī-lo͞oˈtn)

noun

A drug that inhibits leukotriene formation, used to treat asthma.

Origin:

Origin: zi- (perhaps shortening and alteration of enzyme)

Origin: + leu(ko)t(riene)

Origin: + -on³

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