Yohimbine

//jəʊˈhɪm.biːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A toxic crystalline compound obtained from the bark of the yohimbe tree, used as an adrenergic blocking agent and also as an aphrodisiac in the treatment of impotence. countable, uncountable

    "Aphrodisin: A proprietary preparation compounded of the aphrodisiac yohimbine, together with aronacein, extract of miura puama, and other ingredients."

Example

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"Aphrodisin: A proprietary preparation compounded of the aphrodisiac yohimbine, together with aronacein, extract of miura puama, and other ingredients."

Etymology

From yohimbe + -ine.

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