genin

noun

gen·​in ˈjen-ən How to pronounce genin (audio) jə-ˈnēn How to pronounce genin (audio)
: any of various aglycones that occur especially in some plants and toad venoms

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“Genin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/genin. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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