Pyridostigmine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɪ.ɹɪ.dəʊˈstɪɡ.miːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyridostigmine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bromide, pyridostigimine, physostigmine, distigmine, quilostigmine, neostigmine.
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