lubiprostone

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English

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Chemical structure of lubiprostone
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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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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.

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