C1 noun Formal

uniprivine

/ˌjuːnɪˈprɪviːn/

A pharmaceutical term, often used as a brand name for the chemical naphazoline, which acts as a sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor. It is primarily used to reduce swelling and congestion in the nasal passages or to relieve redness in the eyes by narrowing blood vessels.

Ejemplos

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1

I'll grab some uniprivine from the pharmacy for my stuffy nose.

I'll grab some uniprivine from the pharmacy for my stuffy nose.

2

Administration of uniprivine should be limited to three consecutive days to prevent rebound congestion.

Administration of uniprivine should be limited to three consecutive days to prevent rebound congestion.

3

My uniprivine ran out, so I'm still feeling totally blocked up.

My uniprivine ran out, so I'm still feeling totally blocked up.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
uniprivine
Adjetivo
uniprivine-based
Relacionado
naphazoline
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Uni' (one/single) and 'Privine' (private relief); it provides focused, 'private' relief for a single problem: congestion.

Quiz rápido

The physician warned that prolonged use of ______ can lead to dependency and worsened nasal swelling.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: uniprivine

Ejemplos

1

I'll grab some uniprivine from the pharmacy for my stuffy nose.

everyday

I'll grab some uniprivine from the pharmacy for my stuffy nose.

2

Administration of uniprivine should be limited to three consecutive days to prevent rebound congestion.

formal

Administration of uniprivine should be limited to three consecutive days to prevent rebound congestion.

3

My uniprivine ran out, so I'm still feeling totally blocked up.

informal

My uniprivine ran out, so I'm still feeling totally blocked up.

4

The chemical structure of uniprivine allows it to effectively stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors.

academic

The chemical structure of uniprivine allows it to effectively stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors.

5

The pharmaceutical company reported a steady increase in uniprivine sales during the spring allergy season.

business

The pharmaceutical company reported a steady increase in uniprivine sales during the spring allergy season.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
uniprivine
Adjetivo
uniprivine-based
Relacionado
naphazoline

Colocaciones comunes

uniprivine nasal spray uniprivine nasal spray
topical uniprivine topical uniprivine
dose of uniprivine dose of uniprivine
uniprivine solution uniprivine solution
administer uniprivine administer uniprivine

Frases Comunes

uniprivine-induced rebound

uniprivine-induced rebound

nasal uniprivine therapy

nasal uniprivine therapy

over-the-counter uniprivine

over-the-counter uniprivine

Se confunde a menudo con

uniprivine vs Privine

Privine is a more common brand name for the same substance (naphazoline).

uniprivine vs uniparity

Uniparity refers to the state of having given birth to only one offspring.

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Notas de uso

Uniprivine is a specific medical term and should be used when referring to the medication or its effects in a pharmacological context. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless referring to a specific product label.

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Errores comunes

Learners might use this word as a general term for all cold medicine, but it specifically refers to a vasoconstrictor decongestant.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Uni' (one/single) and 'Privine' (private relief); it provides focused, 'private' relief for a single problem: congestion.

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Origen de la palabra

A trademarked name derived from the prefix 'uni-' and the existing pharmaceutical brand 'Privine'.

Patrones gramaticales

used as an uncountable noun when referring to the chemical substance used as a countable noun when referring to a bottle or specific dose commonly functions as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'uniprivine drops'
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Contexto cultural

Mainly found in medical literature or older standardized test vocabulary lists.

Quiz rápido

The physician warned that prolonged use of ______ can lead to dependency and worsened nasal swelling.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: uniprivine

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