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