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ephedrine

/ɪˈfɛd.riːn/

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noun

/ɪˈfɛd.riːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruБелый, без запаха, порошкообразный или кристаллический алкалоид, получаемый из растений рода эфедра или синтетическим путем, используемый в качестве бронходилататора для облегчения симптомов бронхита и астмы.

A white, odorless, powdered or crystalline alkaloid derived from plants of the genus Ephedra or produced synthetically, used as a bronchodilator to relieve symptoms of bronchitis and asthma.

uncountable

  1. BronchodilatorC1formalmedical

    A white, odorless, powdered or crystalline alkaloid derived from plants of the genus Ephedra or produced synthetically, used to relieve bronchial congestion and treat asthma.

    ruБронходилататор

    • The doctor prescribed ephedrine to help open his airways during an asthma attack.
    • Ephedrine is sometimes used as a bronchodilator in medical settings.
    • Synthetic ephedrine is a common ingredient in some decongestants.
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  • ephedrine's possessive singular form