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guaiac

/ˈɡweɪæk/ noun · British & US
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What does guaiac mean?

noun

A type of tree (Guaiacum officinale) native to the Caribbean and Central America, and its resin, which is used as a medicine and as a test for bile.

Example

"The doctor used guaiac to test for internal bleeding in the patient."

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