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deserpidine

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[dih-sur-pi-deen] / dɪˈsɜr pɪˌdin /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a purified alkaloid derived from rauwolfia, C 32 H 38 N 2 O 8 , used as an antihypertensive in mild cases of essential hypertension and also as a major tranquilizer for the symptomatic relief of agitated psychotic states.

Etymology

Origin of deserpidine

Perhaps d(i)- 1 + (r)eserp(ine) + -idine suffix of derivative compounds

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