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papaverine

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pa·​pav·​er·​ine | \ pə-ˈpa-və-ˌrēn How to pronounce papaverine (audio) ; -ˈpav-rən, -ˈpa-və-\

Definition of papaverine

: a crystalline alkaloid C20H21NO4 found in opium or made synthetically that is used usually in the form of its hydrochloride chiefly as an antispasmodic for its ability to relax smooth muscle

Examples of papaverine in a Sentence

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 The wife had donated her organs, and papaverine had been used. — Faye Flam, Philly.com, "Like 'CSI' - only real," 6 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of papaverine

1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for papaverine

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin papaver poppy

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papaverine

noun
pa·​pav·​er·​ine | \ pə-ˈpav-ə-ˌrēn How to pronounce papaverine (audio) , -(ə-)rən How to pronounce papaverine (audio) \

Medical Definition of papaverine

: a crystalline alkaloid C20H21NO4 that constitutes about one percent of opium, that is made synthetically from vanillin, and that is used usually in the form of its hydrochloride C20H21NO4·HCl especially as a vasodilator because of its ability to relax smooth muscle

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