Meanings
nounisobutylmethylxanthine (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryA certain non-specific inhibitor of phosphodiesterases, which also possesses adenosine antagonist activity.
Synonyms: IBMX
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA certain non-specific inhibitor of phosphodiesterases, which also possesses adenosine antagonist activity.
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Origin
From iso- + butyl + methyl + xanthine.
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