Bethanechol Definition
bĕ-thănĭ-kôl, -kŏl
noun
A cholinergic drug, C7 H16 N2 O2 , that is used in the form of its chloride to treat urinary retention by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.
American Heritage Medicine
A parasympathomimetic choline carbamate that selectively stimulates muscarinic receptors without any effect on nicotinic receptors.
Wiktionary
Origin of Bethanechol
Perhaps beth- (blend of beta) (methyl) –ane chol(ine)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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