tetrahydrozoline

[ te-truh-hahy-droz-uh-leen ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a compound, C 13 H 16 N 2 , used in the treatment of nasal congestion and certain conditions of eye irritation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tetrahydrozoline¹

tetra- + hydro- ² + (imida)zol(e) ( def ) + -ine ²

Example Sentences

Angela Craig, a mother of six who was married to her husband for 23 years, died of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the latter a substance found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the Arapahoe County coroner Kelly Lear.

From Seattle Times

Neither the affidavit nor testimony during the hearing addressed how investigators believe Angela Craig was poisoned with tetrahydrozoline.

From Seattle Times

The Original Redness Relief product contains a decongestant called tetrahydrozoline.

From Seattle Times

Avoid products claiming to reduce redness, she added, because they contain tetrahydrozoline, which can irritate the eyes and cause more problems.

From Washington Post

Toxicology results from the autopsy showed that the woman had 160 nanograms per milliliter of tetrahydrozoline, an amount one medical examiner said would have been impossible to have in one's system just by using eye droplets.

From Fox News