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Definition of Pentaerythritol

1. Noun. A coronary vasodilator (trade name Peritrate) used to treat angina pectoris.

Definition of Pentaerythritol

1. Noun. (organic compound) The polyhydric alcohol ''2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)1,3-propanediol'' C(CH₂OH)₄ ¹

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Medical Definition of Pentaerythritol

1. C(CH2OH)4; Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)methane;the tetranitrate is a coronary vasodilator with action similar to that of other slow acting organic nitrates. (05 Mar 2000)

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