Emodin Definition

ĕmə-dĭn
noun
An orange crystalline compound, C15 H10 O5 , that is obtained from rhubarb and other plants and has cathartic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
American Heritage Medicine

(organic chemistry) A purgative resin, 6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, obtained from some rhubarbs and other plants.

Wiktionary

Origin of Emodin

  • New Latin (Rheum) ēmōdī a species of rhubarb genitive of ēmōdus (from Greek Ēmōdos , the Himalayas) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Rheum emodi ("Himalayan rhubarb) (possibly = Rheum australe) +"Ž -in.

    From Wiktionary

Emodin Sentence Examples

  • Emodin, which can be extracted from these herbs may help to lower blood glucose and serum insulin in individuals with obesity-induced diabetes.

  • Emodin may help to improve insulin resistance and to improve blood lipid profiles.

  • The clinical trials related to the use of emodin in treatment of diabetes were conducted on lab rats and show promising results.

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Words Starting With

EEMEMO

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Words Starting With E and Ending With N

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