Etymology

iofendylate

I1O1F4E1N1D2Y4L1A1T1E1

Today it means: A molecule used as a contrast medium. Full definition →

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The story

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + phen(yl) + -dyl (“vasodilator”) + -ate.

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