Phenylephrine Definition

fĕnəl-ĕfrēn, fēnəl-
noun
An adrenergic drug, C9 H13 NO2 , that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is used to relieve nasal congestion, dilate the pupils, and maintain blood pressure during anesthesia.
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Origin of Phenylephrine

  • phenyl (epin)ephrine

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

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