ondansetron

English

Etymology

Probably from ond- (of unknown origin) +‎ se(ro)t(onin) r(eceptor) an(tag)on(ist).

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Pronunciation

Noun

ondansetron (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A carbazole derivative (trademark Zofran), C18H19N3O, that is a serotonin receptor antagonist administered by injection and by mouth to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially during cancer therapy.

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