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glycyrrhizin
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glycyrrhizin, n. [Cf. F. glycyrrhizine. See Glycyrrhiza.].
A glucoside found in licorice root (Glycyrrhiza ), in monesia bark (Chrysophyllum ), in the root of the walnut, etc., and extracted as a yellow, amorphous powder, of a bittersweet taste.
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