reserpine
reserpine · reserpines
A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot and other plants and…A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.
UK/ɹɪˈsɜː.piːn/US/ɹɪˈsɝːˌpiːn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.
More definitions
- antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil)
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Translingual R(auvolfia) serp(entina) + English -ine.From Translingual R(auvolfia) serp(entina) + English -ine.
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Forms
plural: reserpines| Singular | reserpine |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedreserpinised
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable