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palma·​tine | \ ˈpalməˌtēn, ˈpäm- \
plural -s

Definition of palmatine

: an alkaloid C21H23NO5 that occurs especially in calumba and is related in structure to berberine

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History and Etymology for palmatine

New Latin Jatrorrhiza palmata plant producing calumba + English -ine

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“Palmatine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmatine. Accessed 23 Jan. 2021.

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