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es·er·ine E0211700 (ĕs′ə-rēn′)n. See physostigmine.
[Efik esere, Calabar bean + -ine.]eserine (ˈɛsəriːn; -rɪn) n (Elements & Compounds) another name for physostigmine[C19 eser-, of African origin + -ine2]phy•so•stig•mine (ˌfaɪ soʊˈstɪg min, -mɪn)
n. an alkaloid, C15H21N3O2, used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease to raise the level of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. [1860–65; < New Latin Physostigm(a) genus of plants yielding the alkaloid (< Greek phŷs(a) bladder, bellows + New Latin -o- -o- + stigma stigma) + -ine2] eserineenUK
eserine[′es·ə‚rēn] (organic chemistry) physostigmine eserineenUK
phy·so·stig·mine (fī'sō-stig'mēn), An alkaloid of physostigma; it is a reversible inhibitor of the cholinesterases and prevents destruction of acetylcholine; used as a cholinergic agent, and experimentally to enhance the action of acetylcholine at any of its sites of liberation. Synonym(s): eserineeserine (ĕs′ə-rēn′)n. See physostigmine.eserine An ANTICHOLINESTERASE drug sometimes used to constrict the pupil and treat GLAUCOMA.eserine a plant alkaloid that is capable of blocking CHOLINESTERASE.physostigmine A reversible anticholinesterase drug used as a parasympathomimetic which, when used in the eye constricts the pupil. It may be used in solution of 0.25-1% or ointment 0.25-0.50% in the treatment of glaucoma, but because of its side-effects its usage is rare nowadays. It is sometimes combined with pilocarpine. Syn. eserine. See miotics; neostigmine; parasympathomimetic drug.ThesaurusSeephysostigmine |