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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The levorotatory form of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor deprenyl that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₁₇N·HCl as an adjuvant to therapy using the combination of ʟ-dopa and carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and is sometimes used alone to treat endogenous depression or to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease. uncountable

Etymology

Probably from sele(ctive) + -giline (“MAO inibitor type B”).

Related phrases

selegiline hydrochlorideparkinson's disease

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