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alkaloids

/ˈælkəlaɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does alkaloids mean?

noun

A class of naturally occurring organic compounds found in plants, often having medicinal properties.

Example

"The alkaloids present in the plant were found to have a significant impact on the treatment of certain diseases."

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