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- [fahy-soh-stig-meen, -min]
- /ˌfaɪ soʊˈstɪg min, -mɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fahy-soh-stig-meen, -min]
- /ˌfaɪ soʊˈstɪg min, -mɪn/
Definitions of physostigmine word
- noun physostigmine an alkaloid, C 1 5 H 2 1 N 3 O 2 , used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease to raise the level of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and also as a miotic in glaucoma. 1
- noun physostigmine an alkaloid found in the Calabar bean used esp in eye drops to reduce pressure inside the eyeball. Formula: C15H21N3O2 0
- noun physostigmine a colorless or pinkish crystalline alkaloid, C15H21N3O2, extracted from the Calabar bean, used in medicine for stimulating intestinal muscles, contracting the pupils of the eyes, etc. 0
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Origin of physostigmine
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < New Latin Physostigm(a) genus of plants yielding the alkaloid (see physo-, stigma) + -ine2
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physostigmine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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