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sildenafil citrate

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[sil-den-uh-fil] / sɪlˈdɛn ə fɪl /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a white crystalline powder, C 22 H 30 N 6 O 4 S, that temporarily normalizes erectile function of the penis by blocking an enzyme known to inhibit the production of a chemical that causes erections: used in the form of a pill to treat impotence.

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Pfizer was developing a chemical compound called sildenafil citrate for high blood pressure.

From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2018

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