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Noun: phenylephrine
  1. A powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
    "The eye drops contained phenylephrine to dilate the patient's pupils for the exam"

Derived forms: phenylephrines

Type of: adrenergic, adrenergic drug

Encyclopedia: Phenylephrine