English Explanatory Dictionary

vinpocetine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semisynthetic derivative alkaloid of vincamine, widely marketed as a supplement for vasodilation and as a nootropic for the improvement of memory.

Word forms

vinpocetine

Etymology

From vinpoc- -ine (“alteration of apovincamine”) + eth-.

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