pralidoxime

English

Etymology

Blend of pyridine +‎ aldoxime.

Pronunciation

Noun

pralidoxime (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An oxime used in conjunction with atropine to combat poisoning by organophosphates or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (nerve agents).

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