benzpyrinium

English

Etymology

From benz(yl)pyr(id)ine +‎ -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Noun

benzpyrinium (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) The pyridinium cation 1-benzylpyridin-1-ium-3-yl N,N-dimethylcarbamate, the bromide of which is used to relieve postoperative urinary retention.
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