pilocarpine

noun

pi·lo·car·pine | \ ˌpī-lə-ˈkär-ˌpēn

Definition of pilocarpine

: a miotic alkaloid C₁₁H₁₆N₂O₂ obtained from jaborandi that is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride or nitrate especially in the treatment of glaucoma

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pilocarpine

noun

pi·lo·car·pine | \ ˌpī-lə-ˈkär-ˌpēn

Medical Definition of pilocarpine

: a miotic muscarinic alkaloid that is obtained from jaborandi and is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₁H₁₆N₂O₂·HCl or nitrate C₁₁H₁₆N₂O₂·HNO₃ especially in the treatment of glaucoma and xerostomia