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veratrina


Meanings
  • Noun

    A compound derived from the seeds of the Veratrum plant, used in traditional medicine.

    - "Veratrina is a natural remedy used for treating heart conditions."
    - "The active ingredient in veratrina is veratrum alkaloids."

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veratrine , veratrines
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'veratrum', meaning true or real.


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  1. Veratrina was once used as a poison in ancient Rome.

  2. Veratrina is a potent cardiac glycoside.


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  1. Veratrum: A genus of plants that contains veratrina and other veratrum alkaloids.


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In traditional Malagasy medicine, veratrina is used to treat various health conditions, including heart problems and gastrointestinal issues.

How to Memorize "veratrina"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a seed from the Veratrum plant.
    - Visualize the chemical structure of veratrina.

  2. associate

    - Associate veratrina with traditional Malagasy medicine.
    - Link veratrina with heart health.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that veratrina comes from the Veratrum plant.
    - Use the mnemonic: 'Veratrina, from the Veratrum plant, treats heart conditions.'


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