pentamethonium
noun
pen·ta·me·tho·ni·um
ˌpent-ə-me-ˈthō-nē-əm 
: an organic ion [C11H28N2]2+ used in the form of its salts (as the bromide and iodide) for its ganglionic blocking activity in the treatment of hypertension
Dictionary Entries Near pentamethonium
Cite this Entry
“Pentamethonium.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pentamethonium. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share