physostigmine

English

/ˌfʌɪ.səʊˈstɪɡ.miːn/, /ˌfaɪ.səˈstɪɡˌmiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) A parasympathomimetic, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor alkaloid of the Calabar bean, used to treat certain medical conditions.

Etymology

Affix from Translingual taxlink (the Calabar bean) + English Physostigma venenosum + English species.

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