alkaloid
Any of many organic bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal propertiesAny of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.
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» Jason isolated a new alkaloid from the plant's roots.
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1 sensesAny of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.
Alkaloid
алкало́идalkalóid
- natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
Examples
6 sentencesJason isolated a new alkaloid from the plant's roots.
Morphine, an alkaloid found in opium, has powerful analgesic properties.
The xenobiologist discovered an alien alkaloid that reversed cellular aging.
The two major active alkaloids in opium are morphine and codeine.
deDie beiden wichtigsten aktiven Alkaloide im Opium sind Morphin und Codein. — brauchinet
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed alkaloids in the world.
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Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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