eserine

noun

es·​er·​ine ˈe-sə-ˌrēn How to pronounce eserine (audio)

Word History

Etymology

French ésérine

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eserine was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Eserine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eserine. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

eserine

noun
es·​er·​ine ˈes-ə-ˌrēn How to pronounce eserine (audio)

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