pargyline


par·gy·line

noun \ˈpär-jə-ˌlēn\

Definition of PARGYLINE

: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor C11H13N that is used in the form of its hydrochloride especially as an antihypertensive agent

Origin of PARGYLINE

propargyl, an alcohol + 2-ine
First Known Use: 1961

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