# propranolol

> English word · Noun · IPA /pɹəʊˈpɹan.ə.lɒl/ · frequency rank #71,814

## Definitions
1. A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.

## Etymology
From (iso)pro(pyl) + pr(op)anol + -ol.

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