"benzathine" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɛn.zəˌθin/ [General-American]
Etymology: From benz(yl)a(mino) + (e)th(ane) + -ine. Etymology templates: {{af|en|benzylamino|ethane|-ine|alt1=benz(yl)a(mino)|alt2=(e)th(ane)}} benz(yl)a(mino) + (e)th(ane) + -ine Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} benzathine (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A diamine used in some medications to stabilize penicillin. Wikipedia link: benzathine Tags: uncountable Derived forms: benzathine benzylpenicillin, benzathine penicillin
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