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1. (n.) yohimbine
an extract of the bark of the yohimbe or rauwolfia tree, used medicinally to oppose the effects of epinephrine.
Etymology: (1895–1900; yohimb (e ) + -ine2; perh. orig. formed in G)
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1. yohimbine
A plant alkaloid with alpha-2-adrenergic blocking activity. Yohimbine has been used as a mydriatic and in the treatment of ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION. It is also alleged to be an aphrodisiac.
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