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physostigmine

 

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Noun physostigmine has 1 sense
  1. physostigmine - used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma
    --1 is a kind of
    alkaloid
    --1 is a substance of medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

Definitions from the Web

Physostigmine

Noun:

A naturally occurring compound that is derived from the Calabar bean, used in medicine primarily as an anticholinesterase agent to enhance nerve impulse transmission.

Sample Sentence:

The doctor administered physostigmine to the patient in order to treat their myasthenia gravis.

Adjective:

Referring to or relating to the effects or properties of physostigmine.

Sample Sentence:

The physostigmine injections resulted in improved cognitive function for the patient.

Verb:

To administer or use physostigmine as a method of treatment or enhancement.

Sample Sentence:

The medical professional decided to physostigmine the patient after diagnosing them with Alzheimer's disease.

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