NYT Dictionary
ATENOLOL
/əˈtɛn.əˌlɔl/NounAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A beta blocker used mainly to treat angina and high blood pressure.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Probably from a(ngina) + (hyper)ten(sion) + -olol (“beta blocker”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tenormin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024.