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theophylline

/θioʊˈfɪlɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does theophylline mean?

noun

A xanthine alkaloid found in tea and used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Example

"Theophylline is often prescribed to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)."

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