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phenylephrine
(fĕnˌəl-ĕfˈrēn, fēˌnəl-)
noun An adrenergic drug, C9H13NO2, that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is used to relieve nasal congestion, dilate the pupils, and maintain blood pressure during anesthesia.
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