phenylephrine
nounUK /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ · US /ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/
Etymology Blend of phenyl + epinephrine.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences Usually An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.
- Synonyms
- phenylephedrine
- Derived terms
- etilefrine, norfenefrine