Elixophyllin (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed elixophyllin to help alleviate the patient's asthma symptoms by dilating the airways.
- Elixophyllin is often used in combination with other medications to treat severe cases of respiratory distress.
- Researchers studied the effects of elixophyllin on lung function in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- The new inhaler contained elixophyllin as its active ingredient, providing quick relief for patients with bronchitis.
- The pharmaceutical company developed a synthetic version of elixophyllin that was more potent and cost-effective than the naturally derived version.