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lupulon

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lu·​pu·​lon | \ ˈlü-pyə-ˌlän How to pronounce lupulon (audio) \
variants: also lupulone \ -​ˌlōn How to pronounce lupulon (audio) \

Medical Definition of lupulon

: a bitter crystalline antibiotic C26H38O4 that is obtained from lupulin and is effective against fungi and various bacteria

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“Lupulon.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lupulon. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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