messaline

/mɛsəlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound, mesalazine, also known as mesalamine, used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.

“The doctor prescribed mesaline to her patient to alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis.”

Synonyms

  • mesalamine
  • sulfasalazine

Antonyms

  • pro-inflammatory agent