trimetaphan
English
Alternative forms
- trimethaphan (American)
Etymology
From tri(cyclo).
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /tɹaɪˈmɛt.ə.fæn/
Noun
trimetaphan (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A ganglionic blocking agent used as a salt C32H40N2O5S2 to lower blood pressure especially in hypertensive emergencies.
Derived terms
- trimetaphan camsilate
References
- “trimethaphan” in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary.