cinchonamin

/sɪnˈkoʊnəˌmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

an alkaloid extracted from the bark of Cinchona trees, used as a cardiac stimulant

“The doctor prescribed cinchonamin to help regulate the patient’s heartbeat.”

Synonyms

  • cinchona alkaloid
  • quinine

Antonyms

  • cardiac depressant
  • heart rate inhibitor