neostigmine

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Etymology

From neo- +‎ -stigmine (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌniː.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/

Noun

neostigmine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An anticholinesterase drug used in the form of its bromide C12H19BrN2O2 or a methyl sulfate derivative C13H22N2O6S especially in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis and in the treatment of urinary bladder or bowel atony.

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