noscapine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnɑs.kəˌpin/ (General-American)
Etymology
From alteration of gnoscopine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid obtained from plants of the Papaveraceae family, primarily used for its antitussive effects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| noscapines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |