Pralidoxime
/ˌpɹæl.ɪˈdɒk.siːm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An oxime used in conjunction with atropine to combat poisoning by organophosphates or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (nerve agents). uncountable
Etymology
Blend of pyridine + aldoxime.