Reserpine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈsɜː.piːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reserpine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.
Word Forms
- reserpines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alkaloid, pretreatment, rezerpine, deserpidine, bietaserpine, methoserpidine.
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