adaptogen
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.adap·to·gen
noun \ə-ˈdap-tə-jən\Definition of ADAPTOGEN
: a nontoxic substance and especially a plant extract that is held to increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning
— adap·to·gen·ic \ə-ˌdap-tə-ˈje-nik\ adjective
Origin of ADAPTOGEN
International Scientific Vocabulary adapt + -o- + -gen
First Known Use: 1969
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