eserinize
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es·er·in·ize
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or British eserinise \ ˈes-ə-rə-ˌnīz 
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\eserinized or British eserinised; eserinizing or British eserinising
Medical Definition of eserinize
: to treat with physostigmine especially to enhance the physiological effect of acetylcholine
proceeded to eserinize both eyes of a rabbit— Otto Loewi
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