theophylline
/thee-uh-fil-een, -in/US // ˌθi əˈfɪl in, -ɪn //UK // (ˌθɪəˈfɪliːn, -ɪn, θɪˈɒfɪlɪn) //
茶碱,茶氨酸,茶叶素,茶叶碱
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Pharmacology.
- : a white, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C7H8N4O2, an isomer of theobromine, extracted from tea leaves or produced synthetically: used to relieve bronchial spasms, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic.
Examples
Caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine are not found in animal tissues, but are fairly widely distributed in plants.
Level 4Browse all words →