methenamine

noun

me·​the·​na·​mine mə-ˈthē-nə-ˌmēn 

-mən

: hexamethylenetetramine especially when used in the form of an organic salt to treat urinary tract infections

Word History

Etymology

methene (methylene) + amine

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

methenamine

noun

me·​the·​na·​mine mə-ˈthē-nə-ˌmēn  -mən 

: a crystalline compound used in the form of its mandelate C₆H₁₂N₄·C₈H₈O₃ or hippurate C₆H₁₂N₄·C₉H₉NO₃ as a urinary antiseptic especially to treat bacteriuria associated with cystitis and pyelitis

called also hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine

see mandelamine