lubiprostone

English

Chemical structure of lubiprostone

Etymology

Probably from (f)lu(oro)- ‎ bi(cyclo) ‎ -prost- (“prostaglandin”) ‎ -one.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌlu.bɪˈpɹɑˌstoʊn/

Noun

lubiprostone (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A laxative drug C₂₀H₃₂F₂O₅ taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.

References

• “lubiprostone”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.