ginkgo biloba
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ginkgo bi·lo·ba

noun \-ˌbī-ˈlō-bə\

Definition of GINKGO BILOBA

: an extract of the leaves of ginkgo that is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain

Origin of GINKGO BILOBA

New Latin, literally, bilobed ginkgo
First Known Use: 1980

gink·go bi·lo·ba

noun \ˈgiŋ-(ˌ)kō-ˌbī-ˈlō-bə, also ˈgiŋk-(ˌ)gō-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of GINKGO BILOBA

: an extract of the leaves of the ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) that is used as a dietary supplement and is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain—called also ginkgo

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