English Explanatory Dictionary

nimodipine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker originally developed for the treatment of high blood pressure and now mostly used to prevent vasospasm.

Pronunciation

/nɪˈməʊ.dɪ.piːn/ /nɪˈmoʊ.dɪˌpin/

Word forms

nimodipine

Etymology

Probably from ni(tro)- + m(eth)o(xy) + -dipine (“nifedipine derivative”).

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