Etymology

phenylephrine

P3H4E1N1Y4L1E1P3H4R1I1N1E1

Today it means: An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂. Full definition →

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