theophylline

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /θi.əˈfɪl.iːn/, /θi.əˈfɪl.ɪn/
• (GA) IPA: /θiˈɑf.əl.ɪn/

Noun

theophylline (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, pharmaceutical drug) A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine; used as a drug in therapy for respiratory diseases.

Translations

• French: théophylline

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