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Meaning of PAPAVERINE

Pronunciation:  pu'pavu`reen

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 Definition: [n]  an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive
 
 Synonyms: Kavrin
 
 See Also: muscle relaxant

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pa*pav"er*ine\, n. (Chem.)
An alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic
action than morphine.
 

 

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