English Explanatory Dictionary

nifedipine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders.

Pronunciation

/nʌɪˈfɛd.ɪ.piːn/ /naɪˈfɛd.ɪˌpin/ /nɪˈfɛd.ɪˌpin/

Word forms

nifedipine nifedipines

Etymology

From ni(tro)phe(nyl) + di(hydro)p(yrid)ine.

Derived words

-dipine -nidipine
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