WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
guan•eth•i•dine
(gwon eth′i dēn′),USA pronunciation n. [Pharm.]
- Drugsa potent adrenergic neuron blocking agent, C10H22N4, used in the treatment of hypertension.
- by insertion of eth(yl) into guanidine 1955–60