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沙丁胺醇

Mandarin · pinyin shā dīng àn chún

salbutamol (a beta 2 agonist used in treating asthma)
also known as albuterol, proventil and ventolin

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沙: shā · sand, gravel, pebbles; granulated
丁: dīng · male adult; robust, vigorous; 4th heavenly stem
胺: àn · amine
醇: chún · rich, good as wine; pure, unmixed

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1–1–4–2 · sha1 ding1 an4 chun2

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saa1 ding1 on1 seon4

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noun

(pharmacology) salbutamol

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