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Apocynin

A-poc′y-nin

,
Noun.
[From
Apocynum
, the generic name of dogbane.]
(Chem.)
A bitter principle obtained from the dogbane (
Apocynum cannabinum
).

Definition 2024


apocynin

apocynin

English

Noun

apocynin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A derivative of acetophenone that occurs in many plants; it has some potential medicinal properties

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