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A powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
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phenylephrine
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WordNet
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n. a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
Wikipedia
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Phenylephrine is a selective α-adrenergic receptor agonist of the phenethylamine class used primarily as a decongestant , as an agent to dilate the pupil , and to increase blood pressure . Phenylephrine is marketed as an alternative for the decongestant ...
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n. (context pharmaceutical drug English) An α-adrenergic receptor agonist; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C 9 H 13 NO 2 .