\ ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī 
, ˈdȯŋ- \
, ˈdȯŋ- \Definition of dong quai
: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative also : an extract or preparation of dong quai
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dong quai
noun\ ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī, ˈdȯŋ- \
\Medical Definition of dong quai
: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative also : an extract or preparation of dong quai
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