hydrastine

[ hahy-dras-teen, -tin ]

nounPharmacology.
  1. an alkaloid, C21H21NO6, that is extracted from the roots of goldenseal and forms prismatic crystals: used as an astringent and to inhibit uterine bleeding.

Origin of hydrastine

1
First recorded in 1875–80; hydrast(is) + -ine2

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hydrastine

/ (haɪˈdræstiːn, -tɪn) /


noun
  1. a white poisonous alkaloid extracted from the roots of the goldenseal: has been used in medicine (in the form of one of its water-soluble salts) to contract the uterus and arrest haemorrhage. Formula: C 21 H 21 NO 6

Origin of hydrastine

1
C19: from hydrast (is) + -ine ²

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