pi·lo·car·pine (p  l -kär p n)n. A colorless or yellow poisonous compound, C11H16N2O2, obtained from the leaves of the jaborandi and used to induce sweating, promote salivation, and treat glaucoma. [New Latin P locarpus, jaborandi genus (Greek plos, wool, felt + Greek karpos, fruit; see -carp) + -ine.] |
pilocarpine [ˌpaɪləʊˈkɑːpaɪn -pɪn], pilocarpin [ˌpaɪləʊˈkɑːpɪn]
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an alkaloid extracted from the leaves of the jaborandi tree, formerly used to induce sweating. Formula: C11H16N2O2
[from New Latin Pilocarpus genus name, from Greek pilos hair + karpos fruit]
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| Noun | 1. | pilocarpine - cholinergic alkaloid used in eyedrops to treat glaucoma alkaloid - natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants |
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