"yohimbine" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /jəʊˈhɪm.biːn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /joʊˈhɪmˌbiːn/ [General-American] Forms: yohimbines [plural]
Etymology: From yohimbe + -ine. Etymology templates: {{af|en|yohimbe|-ine}} yohimbe + -ine Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} yohimbine (countable and uncountable, plural yohimbines)
  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A toxic crystalline compound obtained from the bark of the yohimbe tree, used as an adrenergic blocking agent and also as an aphrodisiac in the treatment of impotence. Wikipedia link: yohimbine Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Alkaloids, Organic chemistry, Pharmaceutical drugs Derived forms: hydroxy-yohimbine Related terms: yohimbic acid

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