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theophylline

the·o·phyl·line
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-uh-fil-een, -in]
    • /ˌθi əˈfɪl in, -ɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-uh-fil-een, -in]
    • /ˌθi əˈfɪl in, -ɪn/

Definitions of theophylline word

  • noun theophylline a white, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C 7 H 8 N 4 O 2 , an isomer of theobromine, extracted from tea leaves or produced synthetically: used to relieve bronchial spasms, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic. 1
  • noun theophylline a white crystalline slightly water-soluble alkaloid that is an isomer of theobromine: it occurs in plants, such as tea, and is used to treat asthma. Formula: C7H8N4O2 0
  • noun theophylline a colorless, crystalline alkaloid, C7H8N4O2·H2O, extracted from tea leaves or prepared synthetically: an isomer of theobromine 0

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Origin of theophylline

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; theo-, irregular combining form representing New Latin thea tea + -phyll + -ine2

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theophylline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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