pilocarpine
Meaning
A miotic alkaloid C₁₁H₁₆N₂O₂ obtained from jaborandi that is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride or nitrate especially in the treatment of glaucoma.
Synonyms
neurotropic drugs
psychotropic drugs
ocusert pilo
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌpaɪ.ləˈkɑɹˌpiːn/
Etymology
From translingual Pilocarpus (“genus name”) + -ine.
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