Pilocarpine
/ˌpaɪ.ləˈkɑɹˌpiːn/ noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 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. countable, uncountable
- 2 cholinergic alkaloid used in eyedrops to treat glaucoma wordnet
Etymology
From translingual Pilocarpus (“genus name”) + -ine.