eserine

[ es-uh-reen, -rin ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chemistry.

eserine

/ ˈɛsəriːn; -rɪn /

Origin of eserine¹

1875–80; eser- (name for the Calabar bean) + -ine ²

Origin of eserine¹

C19 eser-, of African origin + -ine ²

Accurate reports are usually obtained more quickly by means of convex glasses or eserine.

Probably the only hope of relieving the tension is by the use of eserine or the performance of a cyclo-dialysis.

Operation is only contra-indicated in a few very rare cases in which the tension is controlled by the use of eserine.

The operation is performed under cocaine, eserine having been previously instilled in order to contract the pupil.

Eserine should have been previously instilled in order to contract the pupil and prevent prolapse of the iris.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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