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isoxsuprine (medicine)


isoxsuprine
<chemical> A beta-adrenergic agonist that causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle. Its vasodilating actions are greater on the arteries supplying skeletal muscle than on those supplying skin. It is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and in premature labour.

Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-agonists, sympathomimetic, tocolytic agents, vasodilator agents.

Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-alpha-(1-((1-methyl-2-phenoxyethyl)amino)ethyl)-


nearctic (iou)



nearctic adjective & noun. Also Nearctic. M19.
[from NE(O- + ARCTIC adjective.]
A. adjective. Of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or (usu. Nearctic) designating the biogeographical region which includes the cold and temperate zones of N. America and Greenland. M19.
b. ellipt. as noun. The Nearctic region. L19.