"rivastigmine" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌɹɪv.əˈstɪɡˌmin/ [General-American]
Etymology: From riva- (of known origin) + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|riva-|-stigmine|qq1=of known origin|t2=acetylcholinesterase inhibitor}} riva- (of known origin) + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rivastigmine (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A drug C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₂ that increases acetylcholine levels by inhibiting the action of cholinesterase and is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Wikipedia link: rivastigmine Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs

Alternative forms

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