hexamethonium

noun hexa·me·tho·ni·um \ˌhek-sə-mə-ˈthō-nē-əm\

Definition of HEXAMETHONIUM

: either of two compounds C₁₂H₃₀Br₂N₂ or C₁₂H₃₀Cl₂N₂ used as ganglionic blocking agents in the treatment of hypertension

hexa- + meth- + -onium

First Known Use: 1949

Medical Dictionary

noun hexa·me·tho·ni·um \ˌhek-sə-mə-ˈthō-nē-əm\

: either of two compounds C₁₂H₃₀Br₂N₂ or C₁₂H₃₀Cl₂N₂ used as ganglionic blocking agents in the treatment of hypertension

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