Neostigmine Definition

nēō-stĭgmēn, -mĭn
noun
Either of two related white crystalline compounds, C12 H19 BrN2 O2 or C13 H22 N2 O6 S, that opposes the action of acetylcholinesterase and is used primarily to treat myasthenia gravis and to counteract muscle atony and muscle relaxants.
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(chemistry) A parasympathomimetic, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor.

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Origin of Neostigmine

  • neo– (physo)stigmine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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