English Explanatory Dictionary

reserpine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈsɜː.piːn/ /ɹɪˈsɝːˌpiːn/

Word forms

reserpine reserpines

Etymology

From translingual R(auvolfia) serp(entina) + -ine.

Derived words

reserpinised -serpine
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