physostigmine
/ˌfaɪsoʊˈstɪɡmiːn/
noun
- A poisonous compound found in the Calabar bean, used in medicine to treat certain eye conditions and as an antidote for some poisons.
- The doctor prescribed physostigmine to help treat the patient's glaucoma.
- Physostigmine is sometimes used to reverse the effects of certain drug overdoses.
- Researchers are studying physostigmine for its potential to improve memory in some conditions.