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hexamethonium

hex·a·me·tho·ni·um
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hek-suh-muh-thoh-nee-uh m]
    • /ˌhɛk sə məˈθoʊ ni əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hek-suh-muh-thoh-nee-uh m]
    • /ˌhɛk sə məˈθoʊ ni əm/

Definitions of hexamethonium word

  • noun hexamethonium a compound, C 10 H 24 N 2 , used in the treatment of severe hypertension to lower blood pressure and increase blood flow by blocking transmission of nerve impulses that constrict blood vessels. 1
  • noun hexamethonium a ganglionic blocker used to relieve hypertension 0
  • noun hexamethonium (organic chemistry, medicine) Any divalent cation derived from hexamethylene diamine, but especially the hexamethyl derivative which is a ganglionic blocker. 0
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Origin of hexamethonium

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; hexa- + meth(yl) + (amm)onium

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Parts of speech for Hexamethonium

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hexamethonium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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