bisacodyl
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From bis- + ac(etate) + -o- + (pyri)dyl.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌbɪs.əˈkoʊˌdɪl/
Noun[edit]
bisacodyl (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A stimulant laxative typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction.
References[edit]
- “bisacodyl”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.