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Meaning of "physostigmine" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHYSOSTIGMINE

From New Latin Physostigma genus name, from Greek phusa bladder + stigma mark.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHYSOSTIGMINE

physostigmine  [ˌfaɪsəʊˈstɪɡmiːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHYSOSTIGMINE

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determiner
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Physostigmine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHYSOSTIGMINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Physostigmine

Physostigmine is a parasympathomimetic alkaloid, specifically, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. It occurs naturally in the Calabar bean. The chemical was synthesized for the first time in 1935 by the chemists Percy Lavon Julian and Josef Pikl. It is available in the U.S. under the trade names Antilirium, Eserine Salicylate, Isopto Eserine, and Eserine Sulfate.

Definition of physostigmine in the English dictionary

The definition of physostigmine in the dictionary is an alkaloid found in the Calabar bean used esp in eye drops to reduce pressure inside the eyeball. Formula: C15H21N3O2 Also called: eserine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHYSOSTIGMINE


Amin
æˈmiːn
amine
əˈmiːn
amphetamine
æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn
bromine
ˈbrəʊmiːn
cholestyramine
ˌkɒlɪˈstaɪərəˌmiːn
dimethylamine
daɪˈmiːθaɪləˌmiːn
glucosamine
ɡluːˈkəʊzˈəmiːn
glutamine
ˈɡluːtəˌmiːn
histamine
ˈhɪstəˌmiːn
hydroxylamine
haɪˌdrɒksɪləˈmiːn
hydroxytryptamine
haɪˌdrɒksɪˈtrɪptəmiːn
ketamine
ˈkɛtəmiːn
mean
miːn
melamine
ˈmɛləˌmiːn
methylamine
miːˈθaɪləˌmiːn
mien
miːn
neostigmine
ˌniːəʊˈstɪɡmiːn
protamine
ˈprəʊtəˌmiːn
ramin
ræˈmiːn
thiamine
ˈθaɪəˌmiːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHYSOSTIGMINE

physiolater
physiolatry
physiologic
physiological
physiological psychology
physiologically
physiologist
physiologus
physiology
physiopathology
physiotherapist
physiotherapy
physique
physiqued
physis
physitheism
physitheistic
physoclistous
physostigmin
physostomous

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHYSOSTIGMINE

cardamine
carmine
coal mine
crimine
determine
diamine
domine
dopamine
ethylamine
examine
famine
fulmine
gold mine
jasmine
landmine
methamphetamine
mine
of mine
theobromine
undermine

Synonyms and antonyms of physostigmine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «physostigmine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHYSOSTIGMINE

Find out the translation of physostigmine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of physostigmine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «physostigmine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

毒扁豆碱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fisostigmina
570 millions of speakers

English

physostigmine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

physostigmine
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فيزوستيغمين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

физостигмин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

physostigmine
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

physostigmine
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

physostigmine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Physostigmine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Physostigmin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フィゾスチグミン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

physostigmine
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Physostigmine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

physostigmine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

physostigmine
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शल्यक्रिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fizostigmin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fisostigmina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fizostygminy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

физостигмин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fiziostigminǎ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυσοστιγμίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fisostigmien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fysostigmin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fysostigmin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of physostigmine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSOSTIGMINE»

The term «physostigmine» is regularly used and occupies the 103.756 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSOSTIGMINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about physostigmine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHYSOSTIGMINE»

Discover the use of physostigmine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to physostigmine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
the mechanism of the parasympathomimetic effects of physostigmine was inhibition of AChE; it inhibits AChE by acting as a substrate and carbamylating the enzyme. Acetylcholinesterase is carbamylated at a slow rate, but physostigmine has ...
Thomas L. Lemke, David A. Williams, 2012
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The Textbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care and CPR
Physostigmine is an anticholinesterase agent that antagonizes the effects of anticholinergic agents. It is sufficiently lipophilic to cross the blood-brain barrier and can counteract both peripheral and central effects. The onset of action is within ...
John M. Field, 2009
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Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine
A more liberal use of physostigmine has the potential to help many patients and save resources. Use as a diagnostic tool may avoid an expensive workup. It may also avoid alternative treatment with other drugs and the costs of potentially ...
Richard S. Irwin, James M. Rippe, 2008
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Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
REVERSIBLE INHIBITORS. Physostigmine, USP (Eserine), is an alkaloid extracted from the dried ripe seed of a vine, Physostigma venenosum, which grows in tropical West Africa. This seed, also called the Calabar or "ordeal" bean, was used ...
Jim E. Riviere, Mark G. Papich, 2013
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Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicology and Treatment
Continuous administration over 1-13 days of physostigmine, at a dose rate which inhibited erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase by 20-30%, combined with hyoscine, has been shown to be extremely effective in preventing lethality and minimizing ...
Dr Timothy T. Marrs, Robert L. Maynard, Frederick Sidell, 2007
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Clinically Oriented Pharmacology
Reversible. Anti-ChE: Natural alklaoid Natural alklaoid Natural alklaoid Natural alklaoid: Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid. : Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid . : Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid. : Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid.
Dr J G Buch
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Medical Toxicology
Physostigmine reversibly binds to acetylcholinesterase and prevents this enzyme from degrading ACh. The neurotransmitter ACh accumulates and competitively reverses muscarinic receptor inhibition at its postsynaptic sites. Unlike the ...
Richard C. Dart, 2004
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Bipolar Disorders: Basic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
Furthermore, physostigmine's antimanic effects were reversed by the centrally acting antimuscarinic drug, atropine, suggesting that the antimanic effects of physostigmine were caused by a central muscarinic mechanism. After the patients ...
Jair C. Soares, Allan H. Young, 2007
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Critical Care Study Guide: Text and Review
Clinical. Indications. Physostigmine is used to reverse the life-threatening clinical effects of an anticholinergic overdose. Symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity include lack of salivation and perspiration, mydriasis, confusion, hallucinations, ...
Gerard J. Criner, Rodger E. Barnette, Gilbert E. D'Alonzo, 2010
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Pharmacology ReCap 2.0 for Bachelor of Dentistry Students
Reversible. Anti-ChE: Natural alklaoid Natural alklaoid Natural alklaoid Natural alklaoid: Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid. : Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid . : Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid. : Physostigmine is a natural alkaloid.
Dr. J. G. Buch

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHYSOSTIGMINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term physostigmine is used in the context of the following news items.
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Biography.com Features "One of the Most Influential Chemists in US …
work as a research fellow at DePauw's Minshall Laboratory led to the synthesis of physostigmine. His research resulted in the development of a ... «DePauw University, Feb 15»
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Black History Unsung Heroes: Dr. Percy Julian
In the early 1930s, Julian, along with research partner Josef Pikl, undertook the challenging synthesis of physostigmine. It was a daring move ... «Biography, Feb 15»
3
Calabar Beans: Pre-History's Lie Detectors
Calabar beans aren't just poisonous; a compound from them, physostigmine, has been used to treat glaucoma and Alzheimer's disease. «MTPR, Dec 14»
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Chemist Percy Julian '20 "Changed the World", Notes Newspaper
He then created synthesized physostigmine to treat glaucoma and synthesized cortisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis." The story also cites ... «DePauw University, Sep 14»
5
This Poisonous Bean was a Less-Than-Impartial Judge
The poisonous properties of the Calabar bean are almost exclusively due to the presence of physostigmine alkaloid, which acts on the nervous ... «Slate Magazine, Aug 14»
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Pharmaceutical waste: Turning hazard into opportunity
Consider stocking neostigmine instead of physostigmine for the operating room to remove one acutely toxic pharmaceutical from the formulary. «GreenBiz.com, Jun 14»
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Chemist Julian became master of soybeans
... chance to teach organic chemistry, and he was able to continue his research in the synthesis of physostigmine for the treatment of glaucoma. «The Tennessean, Apr 14»
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The Master of Soybeans
However, Julian noticed that key data in the research was wrong, which meant that Robinson had not created the physostigmine. «Southern Pines Pilot, Apr 14»
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The Murder of Dr. David Kelly. “A Symbol of the Blackness of the …
Physostigmine was used, again by Mossad, on Mahboub in Dubai with the help of sixteen cloned passports for entry and exit. Our laws have ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Sep 13»
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Antipsychotics: managing medical crises
... as it is completely reversible without any specific treatment, but in extreme cases, a reversible cholinergic agent such as physostigmine may ... «Irish Medical Times, May 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Physostigmine [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/physostigmine>. Apr 2024 ».
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