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]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.