pargyline

noun par·gy·line \ˈpär-jə-ˌlēn\

Definition of PARGYLINE

: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor C₁₁H₁₃N that is used in the form of its hydrochloride especially as an antihypertensive agent

propargyl, an alcohol + ²-ine

First Known Use: 1961

Medical Dictionary

noun par·gy·line \ˈpär-jə-ˌlēn\

: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₁H₁₃N·HCl especially as an antihypertensive

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