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Wrightine
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What's The Definition Of Wrightine?Synonyms | Synonyms for Wrightine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Wrightine: See Also | Wrightine In Webster's Dictionary \Wright"ine\, n. (Chem.)
A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian
apocynaceous tree ({Wrightia antidysenterica}), and extracted
as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used
as a remedy for diarrh[oe]a. Called also {conessine}, and
{neriine}.
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