Definition of "linaclotide" [linaclotide]

• A medication used to treat chronic constipation (noun)

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• "The company has one drug candidate in Phase 3 clinical trials, linaclotide, which is designed to combat irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal maladies."
• "Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Forest Laboratories said late Monday a Phase 3 clinical trial of the irritable bowel drug linaclotide showed positive results."
• "The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including to further strengthen its balance sheet in advance of the potential market launch of linaclotide if approved."