reserpine

Meaning

A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.

Synonyms

Rau-Sed

reserpoid

Sandril

Serpasil

Raudixin

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɪˈsɜː.piːn/
Etymology

From translingual R(auvolfia) serp(entina) + -ine.

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