quinidine


quin·i·dine

noun \ˈkwi-nə-ˌdēn\

Definition of QUINIDINE

: an alkaloid C20H24N2O2 that is stereoisomeric with quinine and is used in the form of its sulfate or gluconate to treat cardiac rhythm irregularities

Origin of QUINIDINE

International Scientific Vocabulary, from quinine
First Known Use: 1836

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