phlorizin

phlo·ri·zin

noun

Definition of PHLORIZIN

: a bitter crystalline glucoside C₂₁H₂₄O₁₀ that is extracted from root bark or bark (as of the apple, pear, or cherry), produces glycosuria if injected hypodermically, and is used chiefly in producing experimental diabetes in animals

Variants of PHLORIZIN

phlo·ri·zin or phlo·rhi·zin \ˈflōr-ə-zən, ˈflȯr-; flə-ˈrīz-^ən\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation) or phlo·rid·zin \ˈflōr-əd-zən, ˈflȯr-; flə-ˈrid-zən\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)

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