pramipexole

English

Chemical structure of pramipexole

Etymology

From pr(opyl) +‎ ami(no) +‎ -pex- (of unknown origin) +‎ (benzothiaz)ole.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌpɹæm.ɪˈpɛk.səʊl/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌpɹæm.ɪˈpɛkˌsoʊl/

Noun

pramipexole (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A dopamine agonist administered in the form of its dihydrochloride C₁₀H₁₇N₃S·2HCl to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Derived terms

• pramipexole dihydrochloride

References

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