Etymology

alosetron

A1L1O1S1E1T1R1O1N1

Today it means: A 5-HT₃ antagonist used for the management of severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in women. Full definition →

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From alo- (of unknown origin) + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.