eserine

[ es-uh-reen, -rin ]

/ ˈɛs əˌrin, -rɪn /

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noun Chemistry.

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Origin of eserine

1875–80; eser- (name for the Calabar bean) + -ine²

Words nearby eserine

Esdraelon, Esdras, ESE, esemplastic, Esenin, eserine, Eşfahān, ESG, Esher, Eshkol, Esidrix

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How to use eserine in a sentence

Accurate reports are usually obtained more quickly by means of convex glasses or eserine.
Schweigger on Squint|C. Schweigger
Probably the only hope of relieving the tension is by the use of eserine or the performance of a cyclo-dialysis.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Operation is only contra-indicated in a few very rare cases in which the tension is controlled by the use of eserine.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
The operation is performed under cocaine, eserine having been previously instilled in order to contract the pupil.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

Eserine should have been previously instilled in order to contract the pupil and prevent prolapse of the iris.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for eserine

eserine

/ (ˈɛsəriːn, -rɪn) /

noun

another name for physostigmine

Word Origin for eserine

C19 eser-, of African origin + -ine ²

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