ethambutol

noun

eth·am·bu·tol e-ˈtham-byu̇-ˌtȯl

-ˌtōl

: a synthetic drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ used in the form of its hydrochloride especially in the treatment of tuberculosis

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Some of the most common include isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol. —

Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024

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ethylene + amine + butanol

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1961, in the meaning defined above

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“Ethambutol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethambutol. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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ethambutol

noun

eth·am·bu·tol eth-ˈam-byu̇-ˌtȯl, -ˌtōl

: a synthetic drug used in the form of its dihydrochloride C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂·2HCl especially in the treatment of tuberculosis see myambutol

Last Updated: 3 Dec 2024 - Updated example sentences

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ethambutol

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