theophylline
IPA: θiʌfɪɫaɪn
noun
- (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine; used as a drug in therapy for respiratory diseases.
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Examples of "theophylline" in Sentences
- Theophylline is a non selective agent.
- It is more soluble in water than theophylline.
- Black tea is particularly high in theophylline.
- My bone to pick with theophylline, for instance.
- Criollo may have notable amounts of theophylline.
- Theophylline was added in order to counteract drowsiness.
- It is a combination of theophylline, ephedra, and hydroxyzine.
- Theobromine is an isomer of theophylline as well as paraxanthine.
- Theobromine is an isomer of theophylline, as well as paraxanthine.
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