Where does “reproterol” come from?

reproterol (English) comes from English propyl, from French propylique, from French -yle, from Ancient Greek Ὕλη, from Proto-Indo-European swel- — to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...

reproterol (English): A β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma

Definitions

  1. A β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma

Ancestry of “reproterol”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishpropylEither of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon...
2Frenchpropyliquepropylic
3French-yle
4Ancient GreekὝληwood; trees; forest
5Proto-Indo-Europeanswel-to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...
Every word from Proto-Indo-European swel-Every word from French -yleEvery word from Ancient Greek Ὕλη