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(rěz-vîr'ĭ-trôl', -trŏl', -trōl') Pronunciation Key
n. A natural compound found in grapes, mulberries, peanuts, and other plants or food products, especially red wine, that may protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease by acting as an antioxidant, antimutagen, and anti-inflammatory. [res(orcinol) + New Latin Vērātrum, hellebore genus; see veratrine + -ol1.] |
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