pargyline

noun

par·​gy·​line ˈpär-jə-ˌlēn 

: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor C₁₁H₁₃N that is used in the form of its hydrochloride especially as an antihypertensive agent

Word History

Etymology

propargyl, an alcohol + -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

pargyline

noun

par·​gy·​line ˈpär-jə-ˌlēn 

: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₁H₁₃N·HCl especially as an antihypertensive