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pilocarpine

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pi·​lo·​car·​pine | \ ˌpī-lə-ˈkär-ˌpēn How to pronounce pilocarpine (audio) \

Definition of pilocarpine

: a miotic alkaloid C11H16N2O2 obtained from jaborandi that is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride or nitrate especially in the treatment of glaucoma

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 Immediately after the skin had been exposed to the pilocarpine, the scientists swapped the patches for small spiral-shape discs designed to absorb the resulting perspiration. — Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times, "How Tattoos Might Affect Your Workout," 26 July 2017

First Known Use of pilocarpine

1875, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pilocarpine

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin Pilocarpus jaborandi, species of tropical shrubs

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pilocarpine

noun
pi·​lo·​car·​pine | \ ˌpī-lə-ˈkär-ˌpēn How to pronounce pilocarpine (audio) \

Medical Definition of pilocarpine

: a miotic muscarinic alkaloid that is obtained from jaborandi and is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride C11H16N2O2·HCl or nitrate C11H16N2O2·HNO3 especially in the treatment of glaucoma and xerostomia

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