donepezil

English

/ˌdɑnˈɛp.əz.ɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A drug taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C·HCl to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease

Etymology

Affix from English indenone + English piperidine (alteration of per)+ English benzyl.

Origin

English

benzyl

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