Associations to the word «Reserpine»

Wiktionary

RESERPINE, noun. (organic compound) An alkaloid, isolated from the snakeroot plant, that is used as an antipsychotic and antihypertensive drug

Dictionary definition

RESERPINE, noun. Antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil).

Wise words

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