timolol

noun

timolol

noun

UK /ˈtɪm.ə.lɒl/ · US /ˈtaɪ.məˌlɔl/

Etymology Probably from thi(a)- + mo(rpholine) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used to treat hypertension, migraine, and glaucoma.

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