theophyllines

[thee-uh-fil-een, -in]

the·o·phyl·line

[thee-uh-fil-een, -in]
noun Pharmacology.
a white, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C7H8N4O2, an isomer of theobromine, extracted from tea leaves or produced synthetically: used to relieve bronchial spasms, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic.

Origin:
1890–95; theo-, irregular combining form representing Neo-Latin thea tea + -phyll + -ine2
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theophylline   (thē-ŏf'ə-lĭn)  Pronunciation Key 
A colorless, crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically. It is used in medicine especially as a bronchial dilator. Theophylline is a xanthine that is similar in structure to caffeine and is a structural isomer of theobromine. Chemical formula: C7H8N4O2.
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