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phenylephrine

The correct spelling is phenylephrine.

How to pronounce phenylephrine

noun

IPA: /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/

Say it like: Fen-yle-fri-ne

The correct spelling is phenylephrine. 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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noun

  1. 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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