English Explanatory Dictionary

clonidine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions.

Pronunciation

/ˈklɒn.ɪd.iːn/ /ˈklɑn.əˌdiːn/

Word forms

clonidine clonidines

Etymology

From chlo(ro)- + -(gua)nidine.

Derived words

-onidine
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