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Meaning of phenylephrine

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phenylephrine

Pronunciation:/ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn//ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/

noun

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  1. An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C9H13NO2.