lubiprostone

English

Chemical structure of lubiprostone

Etymology

Probably from (f)lu(oro)- +‎ bi(cyclo) +‎ -prost- (“prostaglandin”) +‎ -one.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌlu.bɪˈpɹɑˌstoʊn/

Noun

lubiprostone (uncountable)

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A laxative drug C₂₀H₃₂F₂O₅ taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.

References

“lubiprostone”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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