Clonidine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈklɒn.ɪd.iːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clonidine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions.
Word Forms
- clonidines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transdermal, agonist, clonadine, apraclonidine, tolonidine, tiamenidine.
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