tetrandrine

English

Etymology

From translingual Stephania tetrandra (“a plant in which it is found”) +‎ -ine.

Noun

tetrandrine (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid that is a calcium channel blocker and isolated from Stephania tetrandra - C38H42N2O6.

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