mecamylamine

English

Chemical structure of mecamylamine

Etymology

From me(thyl) +‎ cam(phan)yl +‎ amine.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌmɛk.əˈmɪl.əˌmiːn/

Noun

mecamylamine (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A norbornane derivative which is a ganglionic nicotinic blocking agent, sometimes used in treating extreme hypertension; N,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylamine, C₁₁H₂₁N.

References

• “mecamylamine”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.