trimetaphan

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/tɹaɪˈmɛt.ə.fæn/

noun

A ganglionic blocking agent used as a salt C₃₂H₄₀N₂O₅S₂ to lower blood pressure especially in hypertensive emergencies.

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Meanings

nountrimetaphan (uncountable)

alternative US trimethaphan

  1. uncountablemedicineA ganglionic blocking agent used as a salt C₃₂H₄₀N₂O₅S₂ to lower blood pressure especially in hypertensive emergencies.

Origin

From tri(cyclo).

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APA

trimetaphan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trimetaphan

MLA

“trimetaphan.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trimetaphan. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “trimetaphan,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trimetaphan.

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