(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic drug that is rapidly broken down in the body, used for cataract surgery.

plural of acetylcholine receptor

(organic chemistry) Describing any derivative of salicylic acid in which the phenolic hydroxyl has been acetylated.

(organic chemistry) The diketone CH₃COCH₂COCH₃ used as a solvent and as a coordination ligand

(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller and antitussive.

(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes acetylation or deacetylation

plural of acetylase

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical CH₃-CO-NH- derived from acetamide

A cardiac glycoside, an acetyl derivative of digoxin.

plural of acetyldigoxin