arecoline

noun arec·o·line \ə-ˈre-kə-ˌlēn\

Definition of ARECOLINE

: a toxic parasympathomimetic alkaloid C₈H₁₃NO₂ that is used as a veterinary anthelmintic and occurs naturally in betel nuts

International Scientific Vocabulary areca + ¹-ol + ²-ine

First Known Use: 1894

Medical Dictionary

noun arec·o·line \ə-ˈrek-ə-ˌlēn\

: a toxic parasympathomimetic alkaloid C₈H₁₃NO₂ that is used as a veterinary anthelmintic and occurs naturally in betel nuts

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