theophylline

theophylline definition - medical

the·oph·yl·line (thē-ŏfˈə-lĭn, thēˌō-fĭlˈēnˌ)

noun
A colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically, used as a cardiac stimulant and diuretic.

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