Main Entry: col·chi·cine

Pronunciation: \ˈkäl-chə-ˌsēn, ˈkäl-kə-\

Function: noun

: a poisonous alkaloid C₂₂H₂₅NO₆ that inhibits mitosis, is extracted from the corms or seeds of the autumn crocus, and is used in the treatment of gout and acute attacks of gouty arthritis