bisacodyl

English

Chemical structure of bisacodyl

Etymology

From bis- +‎ ac(etate) +‎ -o- +‎ (pyri)dyl.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌbɪs.əˈkoʊˌdɪl/

Noun

bisacodyl (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A stimulant laxative typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

References

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