单词 | theophylline |
释义 | theophylline /thee'euh fil"een, -in/, n. Pharm. a white, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C7H8N4O2, an isomer of theobromine, extracted from tea leaves or produced synthetically: used to relieve bronchial spasms, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic. [1890-95; theo-, irreg. comb. form repr. NL thea tea + -PHYLL + -INE2] |
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