metoclopramide

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UK/ˌmɛt.əˈkləʊ.pɹə.mʌɪd/US/ˌmɛt.əˈkloʊ.pɹəˌmaɪd/

noun

A procainamide derivative that is a dopamine D₂-receptor antagonist, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or by injection as an antiemetic and stimulant of gastrointestinal motility; 4-amino-5-chloro-N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-2-methoxybenzamide, C₁₄H₂₂ClN₃O₂.

OriginFrench métoclopramide →
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Meanings

nounmetoclopramide (countable and uncountable, plural metoclopramides)

plural metoclopramides

  1. countableuncountablemedicineA procainamide derivative that is a dopamine D₂-receptor antagonist, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or by injection as an antiemetic and stimulant of gastrointestinal motility; 4-amino-5-chloro-N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-2-methoxybenzamide, C₁₄H₂₂ClN₃O₂.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
primperan

Origin

  1. Frenchmétoclopramide
  2. Englishmetoclopramide

Borrowed from French métoclopramide, from métho(xy) + chlo(ro)- + pr(ocaïn)amide.

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APA

metoclopramide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metoclopramide

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Chicago

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