nifedipine
nifedipine · nifedipines
A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary…A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders.
UK/nʌɪˈfɛd.ɪ.piːn/US/naɪˈfɛd.ɪˌpin/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders.
More definitions
- calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
Origin
From ni(tro)phe(nyl) + di(hydro)p(yrid)ine.From ni(tro)phe(nyl) + di(hydro)p(yrid)ine.
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Forms
plural: nifedipines| Singular | nifedipine |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks:Procardia
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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