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Definition of Menispermine

1. n. An alkaloid distinct from picrotoxin and obtained from the cocculus indicus (the fruit of Anamirta Cocculus, formerly Menispermum Cocculus) as a white, crystalline, tasteless powder; -- called also menispermina.

Definition of Menispermine

1. Noun. (organic compound) An alkaloid distinct from picrotoxin and obtained from the cocculus indicus (the fruit of ''Anamirta cocculus'', formerly ''Menispermum cocculus'') as a white, crystalline, tasteless powder. ¹

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Medical Definition of Menispermine

1. An alkaloid distinct from picrotoxin and obtained from the cocculus indicus (the fruit of Anamirta Cocculus, formerly Menispermum Cocculus) as a white, crystalline, tasteless powder. Synonym: menispermina. Origin: Cf. F. Menispermine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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