trihexyphenidyl

English

/ˌtɹʌɪ.hɛk.sɪˈfɛn.ɪd.ʌɪl/, /tɹaɪˌhɛk.sɪˈfɛn.əˌdɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • An antimuscarinic drug that has an antispasmodic action on smooth muscle and is used to treat parkinsonism and some other movement disorders; also called benzhexol.

Etymology

Affix from English hexyl + English phenyl.

Origin

English

phenyl

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