phy·so·stig·mine (f  s -st g m n) also phy·so·stig·min (-mn)n. A crystalline alkaloid, C15H21N3O2, extracted from the Calabar bean, used in medicine as a miotic and cholinergic agent and to enhance memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Also called eserine. |
sostigma, genus name of the Calabar bean (Greek ph
sa, bellows + physostigmine [ˌfaɪsəʊˈstɪgmiːn], physostigmin [ˌfaɪsəʊˈstɪgmɪn]
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an alkaloid found in the Calabar bean used esp in eye drops to reduce pressure inside the eyeball. Formula: C15H21N3O2 Also called eserine
[from New Latin Physostigma genus name, from Greek phusa bladder + stigma mark]
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| Noun | 1. | physostigmine - used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease alkaloid - natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants |
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