phenylephrine
Pronunciation: /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/
The English word “phenylephrine” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- 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.
Etymology
Blend of phenyl + epinephrine.
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More English words
- phenylenediamine
- phenylenedicarbene
- phenylenevinylene
- phenylephedrine
- phenylethane
- phenylethanoid
- phenylethanol
- phenylethanolamine
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