tetrahydropapaverine

noun

An organic compound, specifically a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, that serves as a precursor to the muscle relaxant drugs atracurium and cisatracurium.

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Meanings

nountetrahydropapaverine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn organic compound, specifically a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, that serves as a precursor to the muscle relaxant drugs atracurium and cisatracurium.

Origin

From tetra- + hydro- + papaverine.

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