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ondansetron

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English

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Chemical structure of ondansetron
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Etymology

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Probably from ond- (of unknown origin)serotonin receptor antagonist.

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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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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