mecamylamine
English edit
Etymology edit
From me(thyl) + cam(phan)yl + amine.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌmɛk.əˈmɪl.əˌmiːn/
Noun edit
mecamylamine (uncountable)
- (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 edit
- “mecamylamine”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.