How Do You Spell PAPAVERINE?

Pronunciation: [pˈapɐvəɹˌiːn] (IPA)

The word "papaverine" is spelled as /pəˈpævəriːn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "pa" is pronounced with a low central vowel sound, while the second syllable "pa" is pronounced with a high back vowel sound. The next syllable "ve" is pronounced with a mid front vowel sound, and the last syllable "rine" is pronounced with a high front vowel sound. This drug is a smooth muscle relaxant used to treat various medical conditions, including erectile dysfunction and spasms in the urinary tract.

PAPAVERINE Meaning and Definition

  1. Papaverine is a noun that refers to a substance, specifically a drug, that is derived from the opium poppy. It belongs to a class of compounds known as isoquinolines and is characterized by its distinct alkaloid properties.

    The primary use of papaverine is as a smooth muscle relaxant. It works by inhibiting the actions of phosphodiesterase, an enzyme that breaks down cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), a substance that helps to relax smooth muscles. By inhibiting this enzyme, papaverine promotes the accumulation of cAMP, leading to relaxation of smooth muscles found in organs and blood vessels.

    Due to its muscle-relaxing properties, papaverine finds application in various medical settings. Particularly, it is employed in the treatment of certain conditions involving smooth muscle spasms, such as erectile dysfunction, asthma, and cerebral vasospasm (a narrowing of blood vessels in the brain). It is also used during certain surgical procedures to help facilitate muscle relaxation, especially during urological and gastrointestinal surgeries.

    While generally well-tolerated, papaverine may have some side effects, including dizziness, headache, and nausea. It is typically administered through injection, either intravenously or intramuscularly. In some cases, it may also be formulated into oral tablets or suppositories for specific medical purposes.

    In conclusion, papaverine is an alkaloid substance derived from the opium poppy, utilized primarily as a muscle relaxant to counteract smooth muscle spasms in various medical conditions.

  2. An alkaloid of opium, C20H21NO4; narcotic and sedative; dose gr. 1/5-1/4 (0.01-0.015).

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. An alkaloid found in opium.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PAPAVERINE

  • oapaverine
  • lapaverine
  • -apaverine
  • 0apaverine
  • pzpaverine
  • pspaverine
  • pwpaverine
  • pqpaverine
  • paoaverine
  • palaverine
  • pa-averine
  • pa0averine
  • papzverine
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  • papwverine
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  • papacerine
  • papaberine
  • papagerine
  • papaveirne

Etymology of PAPAVERINE

The word "papaverine" has its roots in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "papaver", which means "poppy". Papaverine is an alkaloid found in opium poppy plants (scientific name: Papaver somniferum). The suffix "-ine" commonly denotes a chemical compound or substance, so "papaverine" literally refers to a substance derived from the poppy plant.

Similar spelling words for PAPAVERINE

Plural form of PAPAVERINE is PAPAVERINES

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