What does "mecamylamine" mean?

A norbornane derivative which is a ganglionic nicotinic blocking agent, sometimes used in treating extreme hypertension; N,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylamine, C₁₁H₂₁N.

How do you pronounce "mecamylamine"?

Pronounced //ˌmɛk.əˈmɪl.əˌmiːn//.

Mecamylamine

//ˌmɛk.əˈmɪl.əˌmiːn// noun

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1
A norbornane derivative which is a ganglionic nicotinic blocking agent, sometimes used in treating extreme hypertension; N,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylamine, C₁₁H₂₁N. uncountable

Etymology

From me(thyl) + cam(phan)yl + amine.

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