methenamine
noun
me·the·na·mine
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, -mən\
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Definition of methenamine
: hexamethylenetetramine especially when used in the form of an organic salt to treat urinary tract infections
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methenamine
noun
me·the·na·mine
| \ mə-ˈthē-nə-ˌmēn
, -mən
\
, -mən
\
Medical Definition of methenamine
: a crystalline compound used in the form of its mandelate C6H12N4·C8H8O3 or hippurate C6H12N4·C9H9NO3 as a urinary antiseptic especially to treat bacteriuria associated with cystitis and pyelitis
— called also hexamethylenetetramine, hexamine
— see mandelamine