English Explanatory Dictionary

cytisine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polycyclic alkaloid whose pharmacological activity is similar to nicotine; used in the treatment of nicotinism.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪt.əˌsiːn/

Word forms

cytisine cytisines

Etymology

From French cytise (“laburnum”) + -ine.

Synonyms

baptitoxine sophorine
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