Found 2 items, similar to pilocarpine.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pilocarpine pilocarpine n : cholinergic alkaloid used in eyedrops to treat glaucoma
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pilocarpine Pilocarpine \Pi`lo*car"pine\, n. [From NL. Pilocarpus pennatifolius jaborandi; L. pilus hair + Gr. karpo`s fruit: cf. F. pilocarpine.] (Chem.) An alkaloid extracted from jaborandi (Pilocarpus pennatifolius ) as a white amorphous or crystalline substance which has a peculiar effect on the vasomotor system. [1913 Webster]