vigabatrin

English

Etymology

Probably from vi(nyl) +‎ GABA +‎ tr(ansaminase) +‎ in(hibitor).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /vaɪˈɡæb.ə.tɹɪn/

Noun

vigabatrin (uncountable)

(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug C₆H₁₁NO₂ that inhibits enzymatic degradation of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

References

“vigabatrin”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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