English Explanatory Dictionary

phenylephrine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.

Pronunciation

/ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ /ˌfɛn.ɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ /ˌfɛn.ʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ /ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/ /ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-phenylephrine.wav

Word forms

phenylephrine phenylephrines

Etymology

Blend of phenyl + epinephrine.

Synonyms

phenylephedrine

Derived words

etilefrine norfenefrine
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