xenical

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Xenical (ˈzɛnɪkəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
trademark a drug that reduces the ability to absorb fats; used in the medical treatment of obesity

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Xenical is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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