acebutolol

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UK/ˌas.ɪˈbjuː.tə.lɒl/US/ˌæs.əˈbju.təˌlɔl/

noun

A beta blocker (trademark Monitan, Sectral) which is partially selective for cardiac beta receptors, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and arrhythmia.

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Meanings

nounacebutolol (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA beta blocker (trademark Monitan, Sectral) which is partially selective for cardiac beta receptors, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and arrhythmia.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension

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Sectral
Broader
beta blockerbeta-blocking agentbeta-adrenergic blocker

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From ace(tyl) + but(yramide) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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APA

acebutolol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acebutolol

MLA

“acebutolol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acebutolol. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acebutolol,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acebutolol.

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