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Noun: methenamine  me'thee-nu,meen
  1. Antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
    "The doctor prescribed methenamine to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections";
    - Mandelamine, Urex

Derived forms: methenamines

Type of: antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide

Encyclopedia: Methenamine