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papaverine

Pronunciation: /pəˈpeɪvərʌɪn, -ˈpav-, -iːn/

Definition of papaverine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a compound present in opium used medicinally to alleviate muscle spasm and asthma.
- An alkaloid; chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₁NO₄

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin papaver 'poppy' + -ine⁴

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/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

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