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Meaning of aprepitant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
əˈpɹɛp.ɪt.ənt

Definitions

An antiemetic drug C₂₃H₂₁F₇N₄O₃ taken orally to prevent nausea and vomiting occurring as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy or surgery. It acts as an antagonist of receptors for substance P. It is often taken in combination with other antiemetic drugs and is marketed under the trademark Emend.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Português aprepitant aprepitante aprepitanto

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

après après-ski après-skiing Apresyan apricate aprication

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