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Definition of Milrinone
1. Noun. (organic compound) An inhibitor of phosphodiesterase III that potentiates the effect of cyclic adenosine monophosphate. ¹
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Medical Definition of Milrinone
1. A xanthine oxidase inhibitor which increases the force of contraction of the heart; used in congestive heart failure; resembles amrinone; cardiotonic. (05 Mar 2000)