Associations to the word «Theophylline»

Wiktionary

THEOPHYLLINE, noun. (pharmaceutical drug) Methylxanthine drug used in therapy for respiratory diseases such as COPD or asthma.

Dictionary definition

THEOPHYLLINE, noun. A colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator.

Wise words

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