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pyridostigmine en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌpɪ.ɹɪ.dəʊˈstɪɡ.miːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˌpɪ.ɹɪd.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˌpɪɹ.ɪ.doʊˈstɪɡˌmin/ (General-American)

Etymology

From pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

Meanings

(uncountable) A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.

Deriveds

pyridostigmine bromide

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