neostigmine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌniː.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nu Proto-Indo-European *néwos Proto-Hellenic *néwos Ancient Greek νέος (néos) Ancient Greek νεο- (neo-)der. English neo- Ancient Greek φῦσᾰ (phûsă) Translingual stigma Translingual Physostigma Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English physostigmine English -stigmine English neostigmine From neo- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) An anticholinesterase drug used in the form of its bromide C₁₂H₁₉BrN₂O₂ or a methyl sulfate derivative C₁₃H₂₂N₂O₆S especially in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis and in the treatment of urinary bladder or bowel atony.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neostigmines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |