BETHANECHOL

bəˈthānəˌkȯl, -ōl noun

( -s )

Etymology: beth- (blend of beta (II) and methyl ) + -ane + chol ine

: a parasympathomimetic agent administered in the form of its chloride C 7 H 17 ClN 2 O 2 and used especially to treat gastric and urinary retention