What does "galantamine" mean?

An alkaloid, obtained synthetically or from various plants, used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and various memory impairments.

What is a synonym for "galantamine"?

Common synonyms include: narwedine.

How do you pronounce "galantamine"?

Pronounced //ɡəˈlæn.təˌmiːn//.

Galantamine

//ɡəˈlæn.təˌmiːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An alkaloid, obtained synthetically or from various plants, used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and various memory impairments. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

narwedine

Etymology

From translingual Galanthus (“genus name”) + amine.

Related phrases

alzheimer's disease

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