Reserpine Definition
rĭ-sûrpēn, -pĭn, rĕsər-pĭn, -pēn, rĕz-
noun
A crystalline alkaloid, C33H40N2O9, extracted from the root of various rauwolfias (esp. Rauwolfia serpentina), used in the treatment of hypertension and some forms of mental illness.
Webster's New World
(organic chemistry) An alkaloid, isolated from the snakeroot plant, that is used as an antipsychotic and antihypertensive drug.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Raudixin
- serpasil
- Sandril
- Rau-Sed
Origin of Reserpine
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German Reserpin from shortening and alteration of New Latin Rauvolfia serpentīna species of snakeroot rauwolfia Late Latin serpentīna feminine of serpentīnus serpentine serpentine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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