timolol

T1I1M3O1L1O1L1
UK/ˈtɪm.ə.lɒl/US/ˈtaɪ.məˌlɔl/

noun

A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used to treat hypertension, migraine, and glaucoma.

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Blocadren
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Meanings

nountimolol (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used to treat hypertension, migraine, and glaucoma.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks

Similar
Blocadren
Broader
beta blockerbeta-blocking agentbeta-adrenergic blocker

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

Probably from thi(a)- + mo(rpholine) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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Translations

Hungarian timolol
  • timololbeta blocker
Italian timololo
  • timololobeta blocker
Spanish timolol
  • timololbeta blocker
Turkish timolol
  • timololbeta blocker
Cite this entry
APA

timolol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/timolol

MLA

“timolol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/timolol. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “timolol,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/timolol.

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