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- [res-er-pin, -peen, ruh-sur-pin, -peen]
- /ˈrɛs ər pɪn, -ˌpin, rəˈsɜr pɪn, -pin/
- /rɪsˈɜːpaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [res-er-pin, -peen, ruh-sur-pin, -peen]
- /ˈrɛs ər pɪn, -ˌpin, rəˈsɜr pɪn, -pin/
Definitions of reserpine word
- noun reserpine an alkaloid, C 3 3 H 4 0 N 2 O 9 , obtained from the root of the rauwolfia, Rauwolfia serpentina, used in the treatment of hypertension. 1
- noun reserpine an insoluble alkaloid, extracted from the roots of the plant Rauwolfia serpentina, used medicinally to lower blood pressure and as a sedative and tranquillizer. Its main adverse effect is mental depression. Formula: C33H40N2O9 0
- noun reserpine a crystalline alkaloid, C33H40N2O9, extracted from the root of various rauwolfias (esp. Rauwolfia serpentina), used in the treatment of hypertension and some forms of mental illness 0
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Origin of reserpine
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; < German Reserpin, equivalent to reserp- (probably irregular < New Latin Rauwolfia serpentina (Rauwolfia rauwolfia + Late Latin serpentīna, feminine of serpentīnus serpentine1)) + German -in -ine2
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Parts of speech for Reserpine
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reserpine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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