ethambutol

noun

eth·​am·​bu·​tol e-ˈtham-byu̇-ˌtȯl 

-ˌtōl

: a synthetic drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ used in the form of its hydrochloride especially in the treatment of tuberculosis

Word History

Etymology

ethylene + amine + butanol

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ethambutol

noun

eth·​am·​bu·​tol eth-ˈam-byu̇-ˌtȯl, -ˌtōl 

: a synthetic drug used in the form of its dihydrochloride C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂·2HCl especially in the treatment of tuberculosis see myambutol