Meaning of nifedipine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /naɪˈfɛdəpin/

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  1. Noun

    nifedipine

    Etymology

    1970s: from ni(tro-) + fe (alteration of phenyl) + di- + p(yrid)ine, elements of the systematic name

    Definitions

    1. calcium blocker (trade name Procardia)

    Examples

    • « appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks »

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