Aganodine
Aganodine
Aganodine (pronounced: ah-guh-no-dine) is a medical term used to refer to a specific type of alkaloid that is derived from certain species of the Aconitum genus.
Etymology
The term "Aganodine" is derived from the Greek words "aganos", meaning 'very much', and "odine", meaning 'pain'. This is in reference to the potent analgesic properties of the compound.
Usage
Aganodine is primarily used in the field of pharmacology due to its potent analgesic properties. It is often used in the treatment of severe pain, particularly in cases where traditional painkillers are ineffective.
Related Terms
- Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. This group also includes some related compounds with neutral and even weakly acidic properties.
- Aconitum: A genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. These plants are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aganodine
- Wikipedia's article - Aganodine
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