bassorin

noun

bas·​so·​rin ˈbas-ə-rən How to pronounce bassorin (audio) ˈbəs- How to pronounce bassorin (audio)
: a substance that is a constituent of some gums (as tragacanth) and is insoluble in water but swells to form a gel compare tragacanthin

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“Bassorin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/bassorin. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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