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From tetra- + hydro- + papaverine.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: An organic compound, specifically a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, that serves as a precursor to the muscle relaxant drugs atracurium and cisatracurium. Full definition →
From tetra- + hydro- + papaverine.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.