noun · uncountable · rare

phenylephrine

фенилэфрин

Phenylephrin

An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and…An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.

UK/ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/US/ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/

Meaning

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(uncountable, usually)An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.
Phenylephrin
фенилэфри́нfenilɛfrín
a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion