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pralidoxime en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹæl.əˈdɑkˌsiːm/ (General-American)
/ˌpɹæl.ɪˈdɒk.siːm/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Blend of pyridine + aldoxime.

Meanings

(uncountable) An oxime used in conjunction with atropine to combat poisoning by organophosphates or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (nerve agents).