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pargyline

noun par·gy·line \ 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 and Etymology of pargyline

propargyl, an alcohol + 2-ine

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pargyline

noun par·gy·line \ ˈpär-jə-ˌlēn \

medical Definition of pargyline

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

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