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Chemical structure of pyridostigmine
 
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From pyrid(ine) +‎ -o- +‎ -stigmine (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor).

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pyridostigmine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.

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