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HYENANCHIN

\hˈa͡ɪənˌant͡ʃɪn], \hˈa‍ɪənˌant‍ʃɪn], \h_ˈaɪ_ə_n_ˌa_n_tʃ_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of HYENANCHIN

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A neutral principle obtained from the seeds of Hyaenanche globosa, resembling strychnin in its action. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
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