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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An organic compound (a dimer of allyl phenol) found in Magnolia grandifloris, used in traditional Japanese medicine as an as an anxiolytic, anti-thrombotic, anti-depressant, anti-emetic, and anti-bacterial. Used in Western medicine as a potent anti-tumorigenic and neurotrophic compound. uncountable

Etymology

From honoki + -ol.

Related phrases

organic compound

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