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glyceryl trinitrate

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glyceryl /glyc·er·yl/ (-il) the mono-, di-, or trivalent radical formed by the removal of hydrogen from one, two, or three of the hydroxy groups of glycerol.
glyceryl monostearate  an emulsifying agent.
glyceryl trinitrate  nitroglycerin.

glyceryl trinitrate,
glyceryl [glis´er-il]
the mono-, di-, or trivalent radical formed by the removal of hydrogen from one, two, or three of the hydroxy groups of glycerol.
glyceryl triacetate triacetin.
glyceryl trinitrate nitroglycerin.

glyceryl
the mono-, di- or trivalent radical formed by the removal of hydrogen from one, two or three of the hydroxy groups of glycerol.

glyceryl guaiacolate
a centrally acting muscle relaxant very popular as an additive in anesthesia, especially in horses.
glyceryl trinitrate
glyceryl trioleate
see olein.


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A person suffering from a heart attack requires immediate medical attention to prevent sustained heart damage Aside from receiving oxygen, glyceryl trinitrate and aspirin; persons having heart attacks will undergo a series of diagnostic test including an electrocardiogram, blood test and chest X-ray.
The problem can be made worse by the use of glyceryl trinitrate or GTN sprays for angina, with some patients unable to distinguish between angina and a heart attack.
 
 
 
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