RESERPINE


Meaning of RESERPINE in English

n. an alkaloid obtained from plants of the genus Rauwolfia, used as a tranquillizer and in the treatment of hypertension.

[ G Reserpin f. mod.L Rauwolfia (f. L. Rauwolf, Ger. botanist d. 1596) serpentina ]

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