# milrinone

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɪl.ɹəˌnoʊn/

## Definitions
1. An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.

## Etymology
Probably from m(eth)yl + -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/milrinone