pyridostigmine

Questions

How do you pronounce pyridostigmine?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌpɪɹ.ɪ.doʊˈstɪɡˌmin/.

What does pyridostigmine mean?

A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.

Where does pyridostigmine come from?

From pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

How to pronounce pyridostigmine

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