alprostadil

noun al·pros·ta·dil \al-ˈpräs-tə-dil\

Definition of ALPROSTADIL

: a prostaglandin C₂₀H₃₄O₅ that promotes vasodilation and is used especially to treat erectile dysfunction

probably from ²alpha + prostaglandin + -il, alteration of -yl

First Known Use: 1981

Medical Dictionary

noun al·pros·ta·dil \al-ˈpräs-tə-dil\

: a vasodilating prostaglandin C₂₀H₃₄O₅ used especially to treat erectile dysfunction—called also prostaglandin E₁

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