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Clonidine

//ˈklɒn.ɪd.iːn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches wordnet

Etymology

From chlo(ro)- + -(gua)nidine.

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