aminophylline
|a-mi-noph-yl-line|
/əˌmɪnəˈfɪlɪn/
bronchodilator compound
Etymology
'aminophylline' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'theophylline', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'theophylline' is a compound used in treating respiratory diseases.
'aminophylline' was derived from the combination of 'amino' and 'theophylline' in the 20th century to create a more soluble form of theophylline.
Initially, it was used to describe a compound with bronchodilator properties, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound used as a bronchodilator to treat asthma and other lung diseases.
The doctor prescribed aminophylline to help with the patient's asthma.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 15:21