hexamethonium bromide

US/ˌhɛk.sə.məˌθoʊ.ni.əm ˈbɹoʊˌmaɪd/

noun

A compound C₁₂H₃₀Br₂N₂ used as a ganglionic blocking agent in the treatment of hypertension.

Meanings

nounhexamethonium bromide (uncountable)

alternative hexamethonium dibromide

  1. uncountablemedicineA compound C₁₂H₃₀Br₂N₂ used as a ganglionic blocking agent in the treatment of hypertension.

Synonyms & antonyms

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