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Definition of Aristolochic acid
1. Noun. (organic compound) A carboxylic acid derived from phenanthrene extracted from plants of the family ''Aristolochiaceae''; though sometimes used as a herbal remedy, it is a rodent carcinogen and can cause endemic nephropathy in humans ¹
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Medical Definition of Aristolochic acid
1. 8-Methoxy-6-nitrophenanthro[3,4-d]-1,3-dioxole-5-carboxylic acid;an aromatic bitter derived from plants of the genus Aristolochia. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aristolochic Acid
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