mecamylamine
noun
mec·a·myl·amine ˌme-kə-ˈmi-lə-ˌmēn 
: a drug that is used orally in the form of its hydrochloride C11H21N·HCl as a ganglionic blocking agent to effect a rapid lowering of severely elevated blood pressure
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web George has has tested the antidepressant-assisting effects of mecamylamine, a drug that blocks nicotine receptors without partially activating them. 
Aaron Rowe, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2007
Aaron Rowe, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2007 Word History
Etymology
from Mecamylamine, a trademark
First Known Use
1955, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
mecamylamine
noun
mec·a·myl·a·mine ˌmek-ə-ˈmil-ə-ˌmēn
: a drug administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C11H21N·HCl as a ganglionic blocking agent to effect a rapid lowering of severely elevated blood pressure
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