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colchicine
C22H25O6N An alkaloid extracted from the stem of the autumn crocus; used experimentally to inhibit spindle formation and delay centromere division, and medicinally in the treatment of gout.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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- Dr. James
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