Carbachol

/ˈkɑrbəˌkɔl/ noun

A chemical compound that mimics the action of acetylcholine in the body, used in eye drops to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions.

A synthetic chemical name combining 'carb-' (short for carbamyl) and 'chol' (short for choline), created in the early 20th century when pharmaceutical companies developed new drugs.

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