different between phosphodiesterase vs milrinone

English

phosphodiester +? -ase

phosphodiesterase (plural phosphodiesterases)

(biochemistry) Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of phosphodiester links in nucleic acids.

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

milrinone (uncountable)

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

“milrinone”, in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary, (Please provide a date or year).

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