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Meaning of THEOPHYLLINE

Pronunciation:  `theeu'fileen

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a bronchodilator (trade names Elixophyllin and Slo-Bid and Theobid) used to treat asthma and bronchitis and emphysema
 

THEOPHYLLINE is a 12 letter word that starts with T.

 

 Synonyms: aminophylline, Elixophyllin, Slo-Bid, Theobid
 
 See Also: bronchodilator

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: A drug used to improve breathing in people who are short of breath. It belongs to the family of drugs called bronchodilators or respiratory smooth muscle relaxants.
 

 

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