vinpocetine

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noun

A semisynthetic derivative alkaloid of vincamine, widely marketed as a supplement for vasodilation and as a nootropic for the improvement of memory.

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Meanings

nounvinpocetine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA semisynthetic derivative alkaloid of vincamine, widely marketed as a supplement for vasodilation and as a nootropic for the improvement of memory.

Origin

From vinpoc- -ine (“alteration of apovincamine”) + eth-.

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Translations

French vinpocétine
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APA

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

MLA

“vinpocetine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vinpocetine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vinpocetine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vinpocetine.

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