bephenium

English

Etymology

From be(nzyl) +‎ phen(oxy) +‎ -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Noun

bephenium (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An anthelmintic agent formerly used in the treatment of hookworm infections and ascariasis.

Derived terms

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