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1. (n.) theophylline
a crystalline alkaloid, C
Etymology: (1890–95; theo-, comb. form repr. NL theatea+ -phyll+ -ine2)
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1. (noun) theophylline, Elixophyllin, Slo-Bid, Theobid
a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator
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1. theophylline
A methyl xanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac and central nervous system stimulant activities. Theophylline inhibits the 3',5'-CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE PHOSPHODIESTERASE that degrades CYCLIC AMP thus potentiates the actions of agents that act through ADENYLATE CYCLASE and cyclic AMP.
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