mecamylamine

English

Etymology

From me(thyl) +‎ cam(phan)yl +‎ amine.

Pronunciation

Noun

mecamylamine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A norbornane derivative which is a ganglionic nicotinic blocking agent, sometimes used in treating extreme hypertension; N,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylamine, C11H21N.

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