edrophonium

English

/ˌɛ.dɹəˈfoʊ.ni.əm/

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) An anticholinesterase C used especially to stimulate skeletal muscle and in the diagnosis of .

Etymology

Affix from English ethyl (affix) + English hydroxyphenyl + English ammonium.

Origin

English

ammonium

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