pilocarpine

[ pahy-luh-kahr-peen, -pin, pil-uh- ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. an oil or crystalline alkaloid, C 1 1 H 1 6 N 2 O 2 , obtained from jaborandi, and used chiefly to produce sweating, promote the flow of saliva, contract the pupil of the eye, and for glaucoma.

pilocarpine

/ ˌpaɪləʊˈkɑːpaɪn; -pɪn; ˌpaɪləʊˈkɑːpɪn /

noun

1. an alkaloid extracted from the leaves of the jaborandi tree, formerly used to induce sweating. Formula: C 11 H 16 N 2 O 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilocarpine¹

1870–75; < New Latin Pilocarp ( us ) name of the genus of shrubs which includes jaborandi (< Greek pîlo ( s ) felt, wool or hair made into felt + -o- -o- + -karpos -carp ) + -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilocarpine¹

C19: from New Latin Pilocarpus genus name, from Greek pilos hair + karpos fruit

Example Sentences

Other salts of Pilocarpine are not described because used substantially as the above.

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In a similar manner, if yet not so intensely, operated saltpeter and coffeine, as also urea and pilocarpine.

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One-thirty-second of a grain of muriate of pilocarpine was administered every six hours without the desired sudorific effect.

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Lastly, pilocarpine may be thrown into the tissues in sufficient doses to procure its vigorous physiological action.

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Muriate of pilocarpine was recommended for this purpose three years ago.

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