rivastigmine
English edit
Etymology edit
From riva- (of known origin) + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɹɪv.əˈstɪɡˌmin/
Noun edit
rivastigmine (uncountable)
- (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.
References edit
- “rivastigmine”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.