bisacodyl
English
Etymology
From bis- + ac(etate) + -o- + (pyri)dyl.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌbɪs.əˈkoʊˌdɪl/
Noun
bisacodyl (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A stimulant laxative typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction.
References
- “bisacodyl”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary