yohimbine

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Pronunciation

IPA /jəʊˈhɪm.biːn/

Noun

yohimbine noun

A toxic crystalline compound obtained from the bark of the yohimbe tree, used as an adrenergic blocking agent and also as an aphrodisiac in the treatment of impotence.

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hydrochloride antagonist yohimbin hydroxy yohimbine hydroxy-yohimbine yohimbinization ajmalicine quebrachine rauwolscine isobutylmethylxanthine higenamine himbacine ibogaine hydroxyamfetamine yuremamine adrenomimetic

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