neostigmine

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ne⋅o⋅stig⋅mine

[nee-oh-stig-meen, -min]

–noun Pharmacology.

a synthetic anticholinesterase, C₁ ₂H₁ ₉N₂O₂, used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and postoperative urinary bladder distention.

Origin:
1940–45; neo- + -stigmine (after prostigmin; see -ine ² )

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ne·o·stig·mine (nē'ō-stĭg'mēn, -mĭn)

n. Either of two related white crystalline compounds, C₁₂H₁₉BrN₂O₂ or C₁₃H₂₂N₂O₆S, that opposes the action of acetylcholinesterase and is used in the treatment of glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, and various postoperative conditions.

[neo- + (physo)stigmine.]

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Main Entry: neo·stig·mine
Pronunciation: "nE-&-'stig-"mEn
Function: noun
: a cholinergic drug used in the form of its bromideC₁₂H₁₉BrN₂O₂ or a methyl sulfate derivative C₁₃H₂₂N₂O₆S especially in the treatment of some ophthalmic conditionsand in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis —see PROSTIGMIN

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neostigmine ne·o·stig·mine (nē'ō-stĭg'mēn, -mĭn)
n.
Either of two related synthetic compounds that oppose the action of acetylcholinesterase and are used in the treatment of glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, and various postoperative conditions.

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