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Meaning of mexiletine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
mɪkˈsʌɪ.lɪt.iːn

Definitions

A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C₆H₃(CH₃)₂(OCH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂).

uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi meksiletiini

CEFR level

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

Mexiphobia Mexipino mexiprostil Mexishit Mexitli Mexmut

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