| pilocarpine | <chemistry> An alkaloid extracted from jaborandi (Pilocarpus pennatifolius) as a white amorphous or crystalline substance which has a peculiar effect on the vasomotor system. Origin: From NL. Pilocarpus pennatifolius jaborandi; L. Pilus hair + Gr. Fruit: cf. F. Pilocarpine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| pilocarpine esterase | <enzyme> Hydrolyzes pilocarpine to pilocarpic acid, probably not the same as acetylcholinesterase or butyrylcholinesterase Registry number: EC 3.1.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| pilocarpus | A genus of trees and shrubs found in Central and South America and in the West Indies. Constitutes the botanical source for pilocarpine, an alkaloid which activates cholinergic muscarinic receptors. Pilocarpine is used in the treatment of glaucoma where it is instilled in the eye. Sudorific; miotic. Synonym: Jaborandi. (05 Mar 2000) |