cyprinine

/sɪˈprɪnaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in the roots of Cypripedium, a genus of orchids, and used in medicine as an antispasmodic.

“The researcher studied the cyprinine properties of the Cypripedium plant for potential therapeutic applications.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • antispasmodic

Antonyms

  • excitant
  • stimulant