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phenylephrine

Noun CEFR C1
ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn

Definitions

An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Portuguêsfenilefrina
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Češtinafenylefrin

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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