Definition

A medication that blocks nicotine effects and is used to lower high blood pressure.

Example

The doctor prescribed mecamylamine to help manage the patient's blood pressure.

Conversation

Have you heard about mecamylamine?

No, what is it used for?

It's an anti-addictive drug that helps with nicotine addiction.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mecamylamine is derived from "meca-" (a prefix related to the chemical structure, specifically referring to the presence of a nitrogen atom) and "-mylamine" (from the amine group, which is a compound derived from ammonia). The word refers to a specific chemical compound that contains nitrogen and is used in pharmacology.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'meca-' relating to a specific chemical structure involving nitrogen, and '-mylamine' indicating its amine nature, which helps you remember that mecamylamine is a nitrogen-containing chemical compound.

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