phenylephrine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌfɛn.ʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ (General-American)
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- /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ (General-American)
- /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌfɛn.ɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of phenyl + epinephrine.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phenylephrines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (8)
fi fenyyliefriini (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) · pt fenilefrina (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) · cmn 苯腎上腺素 /苯肾上腺素 (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) · cs fenylefrin (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) · de Phenylephrin (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) · ru фенилэфри́н (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) · fr phényléphrine (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) · eo fenilefrino (α-adrenergic receptor agonist)