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Quercus

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Quer·​cus | \ ˈkwər-kəs How to pronounce Quercus (audio) \

Medical Definition of Quercus

: a genus of hardwood often evergreen trees or shrubs (family Fagaceae) that comprise the typical oaks and include sources of nutgall

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“Quercus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Quercus. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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