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pilocarpine
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pilocarpine, n. [From NL. Pilocarpus pennatifolius jaborandi; L. pilus hair + Gr. karpo`s fruit: cf. F. pilocarpine.].
An alkaloid extracted from jaborandi (Pilocarpus pennatifolius ) as a white amorphous or crystalline substance which has a peculiar effect on the vasomotor system. [1913 Webster]
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