reserpine
Plural: reserpines
Noun
- antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil)
- A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.
Origin / Etymology
From translingual R(auvolfia) serp(entina) + -ine.
Synonyms
Rau-Sed, Raudixin, Sandril, Serpasil
Scrabble Score: 11
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