Definition of Glycyrrhetinic acid

1. Noun. (chemistry) A pentacyclic triterpenoid derivative of the beta-amyrin type obtained from the hydrolysis of glycyrrhizic acid, used in flavouring to mask bitter tastes and in the treatment of peptic ulcer. ¹

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Medical Definition of Glycyrrhetinic acid

1. 3-beta-hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic acid. A product from glycyrrhiza glabra l. Leguminosae with some antiallergic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. It is used topically for allergic or infectious skin inflammation and orally for its aldosterone effects in electrolyte regulation. Pharmacological action: anti-inflammatory agent, topical. Chemical name: Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, (3beta,20beta)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glycyrrhetinic Acid

glycuronide
glycuronuria
glycyclamide
glycyl
glycyl aminopeptidase
glycyl betaine
glycyl chain
glycyl endopeptidase
glycylcycline
glycylcyclines
glycylglycine
glycylpeptide-N-myristoyl transferase
glycylproline 4-nitroanilidase
glycylprolyl dipeptidase
glycyls
glycyrrhetinic acid (current term)
glycyrrhiza
glycyrrhizic
glycyrrhizic acid
glycyrrhizimic
glycyrrhizin
glycyrrhizin beta-D-glucuronidase
glycyrrhizinic acid
glycyrrhizol
glyde
glyme
glyn
glyns
glyoxal
glyoxal oxidase

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