Definitions for reserpine

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reserpine res·er·pine

Spelling: [res-er-pin, -peen, ruh-sur-pin, -peen]

IPA: /ˈrɛs ər pɪn, -ˌpin, rəˈsɜr pɪn, -pin/

Reserpine is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 215 anagrams from letters in reserpine (eeeinprrs).

Definitions for reserpine

noun

1. an alkaloid, C 33 H 40 N 2 O 9 , obtained from the root of the rauwolfia, Rauwolfia serpentina, used in the treatment of hypertension.

Origin of reserpine

1950-55; German Reserpin, equivalent to reserp- (probably irregular New Latin Rauwolfia serpentina (Rauwolfia rauwolfia + Late Latin serpentīna, feminine of serp