rimonabant 1

noundomain: substance

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Definition

an inverse agonist for the cannabinoid receptor CB1; its main effect is reduction in appetite.

Examples

1.Rimonabant (also known as SR141716; trade name Acomplia) is an anorectic antiobesity drug that has been withdrawn from the market due to potentially serious side effects.

Substance_holonym

chlorine 1

noun

a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)

Part_holonym

methyl 1

noun

the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane

piperidine 1

noun

an organic compound with the molecular formula (CH2)5NH.

phenyl group 1

noun

a cyclic group of atoms with the formula C6H5.