# clonidine

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈklɒn.ɪd.iːn/ · frequency rank #86,152

## Definitions
1. A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions.

## Etymology
From chlo(ro)- + -(gua)nidine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/clonidine