alkavervir

alkavervir
A mixture of alkaloids obtained by the selective extraction of Veratrum viride with various organic solvents; used orally or parenterally as a hypotensive agent.

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al·ka·ver·vir .al-kə-'vər-.vi(ə)r, al-'kav-ə(r)- n a preparation containing ester alkaloids obtained from a hellebore (Veratrum viride) and used in treating hypertension

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  • alkavervir — al·ka·ver·vir …   English syllables

  • alkavervir — ˌalkəˈvərˌvi(ə)r, alˈkavə(r)ˌ noun ( s) Etymology: alkaloid + vervir, abbreviation of New Latin Veratrum viride : a preparation containing ester alkaloids obtained from a hellebore (Veratrum viride) and used in treating hypertension …   Useful english dictionary

  • Veratrum viride — var. viride in flower Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …   Wikipedia

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