- alkavervir
- A mixture of alkaloids obtained by the selective extraction of Veratrum viride with various organic solvents; used orally or parenterally as a hypotensive agent.
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Medical dictionary. 2011.
alkavervir
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alkavervir — al·ka·ver·vir … English syllables
alkavervir — ˌalkəˈvərˌvi(ə)r, alˈkavə(r)ˌ noun ( s) Etymology: alkaloid + vervir, abbreviation of New Latin Veratrum viride : a preparation containing ester alkaloids obtained from a hellebore (Veratrum viride) and used in treating hypertension … Useful english dictionary
Veratrum viride — var. viride in flower Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae … Wikipedia
