galantamine

noun

galantamine

noun

US /ɡəˈlæn.təˌmiːn/

Etymology From translingual Galanthus (“genus name”) + amine.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An alkaloid, obtained synthetically or from various plants, used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and various memory impairments.

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