tacrine hydrochloride

tacrine hydrochloride definition - medical

tac·rine hydrochloride (tăkˈrēnˌ, -rĭn)

noun
An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drug used to treat mild-to-moderate dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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