guanethidine

[ gwon-eth-i-deen ]

nounPharmacology.
  1. a potent adrenergic neuron blocking agent, C10H22N4, used in the treatment of hypertension.

Origin of guanethidine

1
1955–60; by insertion of eth(yl) into guanidine

Words Nearby guanethidine

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