am·i·noph·yl·line (ăm'ə-nŏf'ə-lĭn)
n.
A theophylline derivative, C₁₆H₂₄N₁₀O₄, used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.

[AMINO + (THEO)PHYLLINE.]

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