pilocarpine

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

nounPharmacology.

an oil or crystalline alkaloid, C11H16N2O2, obtained from jaborandi, and used chiefly to produce sweating, promote the flow of saliva, contract the pupil of the eye, and for glaucoma.

Origin of pilocarpine

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) + -ine¹

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How to use pilocarpine in a sentence

Other salts of pilocarpine are not described because used substantially as the above.
Merck's 1899 Manual | Merck & Co.
In a similar manner, if yet not so intensely, operated saltpeter and coffeine, as also urea and pilocarpine.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 | Various
One-thirty-second of a grain of muriate of pilocarpine was administered every six hours without the desired sudorific effect.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I | Various
Lastly, pilocarpine may be thrown into the tissues in sufficient doses to procure its vigorous physiological action.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I | Various
Muriate of pilocarpine was recommended for this purpose three years ago.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I | Various

British Dictionary definitions for pilocarpine

pilocarpine

pilocarpin (ˌpaɪləʊˈkɑːpɪn)

/ (ˌpaɪləʊˈkɑːpaɪn, -pɪn) /

noun

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

Origin of pilocarpine

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

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