About The Word Colchicine
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Colchicine
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What's The Definition Of Colchicine?Synonyms | Synonyms for Colchicine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Colchicine: See Also | Colchicine In Webster's Dictionary \Col"chi*cine\ (? or ?), n. [Cf. F. colchicine.]
(Chem.)
A powerful vegetable alkaloid, {C17H19NO5}, extracted from
the {Colchicum autumnale}, or meadow saffron, as a white or
yellowish amorphous powder, with a harsh, bitter taste; --
called also {colchicia}.
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