Meanings
nounbetaxolol (uncountable)
- uncountablemedicineA topical sympatholytic agent used to reduce ocular hypertension in the treatment of glaucoma.
Origin
Probably from beta-(adrenoceptor) + x (“cross symbol”) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).
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APA
betaxolol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betaxolol
MLA
“betaxolol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betaxolol. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “betaxolol,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betaxolol.
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