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pyridostigmine

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌpɪ.ɹɪ.dəʊˈstɪɡ.miːn/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌpɪ.ɹɪd.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/
  • General-American: /ˌpɪɹ.ɪ.doʊˈstɪɡˌmin/

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noun

Meaning 1

A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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History

Etymology

From pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).