"pyridostigmine" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌpɪ.ɹɪ.dəʊˈstɪɡ.miːn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌpɪ.ɹɪd.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌpɪɹ.ɪ.doʊˈstɪɡˌmin/ [General-American]
Etymology: From pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|pyridine|-o-|-stigmine|alt1=pyrid(ine)|t3=acetylcholinesterase inhibitor}} pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pyridostigmine (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity. Wikipedia link: pyridostigmine Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Derived forms: pyridostigmine bromide Related terms: neostigmine

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