milrinone

M3I1L1R1I1N1O1N1E1
US/ˈmɪl.ɹəˌnoʊn/

noun

An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.

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Meanings

nounmilrinone (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.

Origin

Probably from m(eth)yl + -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).

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APA

milrinone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/milrinone

MLA

“milrinone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/milrinone. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “milrinone,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/milrinone.

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