English Explanatory Dictionary

galantamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alkaloid, obtained synthetically or from various plants, used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and various memory impairments.

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈlæn.təˌmiːn/

Word forms

galantamine galanthamine

Etymology

From translingual Galanthus (“genus name”) + amine.

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