glyc·yr·rhi·za
| \ ˌglis-ə-ˈrī-zə
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Medical Definition of glycyrrhiza
1
capitalized
: a genus of widely distributed perennial herbs of the family Leguminosae that have leathery often prickly pods and that include the licorice (G. glabra)
2
: the dried root of licorice that is a source of extracts used especially to mask unpleasant flavors (as in drugs) or to give a pleasant taste (as to confections)
— called also licorice, licorice root
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“Glycyrrhiza.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glycyrrhiza. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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