Definitions for eserine

eserine es·er·ine

Spelling: [es-uh-reen, -rin]
IPA: /ˈɛs əˌrin, -rɪn/

Eserine is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 95 anagrams from letters in eserine (eeeinrs).

Definitions for eserine

noun

  1. physostigmine.

Origin of eserine

1875-80; eser- (name for the Calabar bean) + -ine2

Examples for eserine

Accurate reports are usually obtained more quickly by means of convex glasses or eserine.

The filtered solution of sulphate of eserine is evaporated rapidly to dryness by the aid of a gentle heat.

Sulphate of eserine can be crystallised in long prismatic needles, combined in radiating groups, but it is very difficult.

The operation is performed under cocaine, eserine having been previously instilled in order to contract the pupil.

Operation is only contra-indicated in a few very rare cases in which the tension is controlled by the use of eserine.

Probably the only hope of relieving the tension is by the use of eserine or the performance of a cyclo-dialysis.

eserine has the property of contracting energetically the pupil of the eye.

eserine should have been previously instilled in order to contract the pupil and prevent prolapse of the iris.

Sulphate of eserine is employed like eserine, internally under the form of granules containing up to one milligram.

Word Value for eserine
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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