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phenylephrine

/ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/

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What does phenylephrine mean?

noun

  1. An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.
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/ˌfɛn.əlˈɛf.ɹiːn/

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