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neostigmine

ne·o·stig·mine
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nee-oh-stig-meen, -min]
    • /ˌni oʊˈstɪg min, -mɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nee-oh-stig-meen, -min]
    • /ˌni oʊˈstɪg min, -mɪn/

Definitions of neostigmine word

  • noun neostigmine a synthetic anticholinesterase, C 1 2 H 1 9 N 2 O 2 , used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and postoperative urinary bladder distention. 1
  • noun neostigmine A synthetic compound that inhibits cholinesterase and is used to treat ileus, glaucoma, and myasthenia gravis. 1
  • noun neostigmine a cholinergic drug which acts as a muscle stimulant and is used primarily to treat myasthenia gravis 0

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Origin of neostigmine

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; neo- + -stigmine (after prostigmin; see -ine2)

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Parts of speech for Neostigmine

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neostigmine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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