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Eserine
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What's The Definition Of Eserine?Synonyms | Synonyms for Eserine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Eserine: See Also | Eserine In Webster's Dictionary \Es"er*ine\ (?; 104), n. [From native name of the
Calabar bean: cf. F. ['e]s['e]rine.] (Chem.)
An alkaloid found in the Calabar bean, and the seed of
{Physostigma venenosum}; physostigmine. It is used in
ophthalmic surgery for its effect in contracting the pupil.
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