physostigmine

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Synonyms: physostigmin, physostigmines

Antonyms: physostigmin, physostigmines

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biochemistry|pharmaceutical drug}} A [[parasympathomimetic]], a [[reversible]] [[w:acetylcholinesterase inhibitor|cholinesterase inhibitor]] [[alkaloid]] of the [[Calabar bean]], used to treat certain medical conditions. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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