First Known Use: 1981
Dictionary
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
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Origin of ALPROSTADIL
probably from 2alpha + prostaglandin + -il, alteration of -yl
Medical Dictionary
alprostadil
noun al·pros·ta·dil \al-ˈpräs-tə-dil\
Medical Definition of ALPROSTADIL
: a vasodilating prostaglandin C20H34O5 used especially to treat erectile dysfunction—called also prostaglandin E1
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