Definition of Xanthorhiza

1. n. A genus of shrubby ranunculaceous plants of North America, including only the species Xanthorhiza apiifolia, which has roots of a deep yellow color; yellowroot. The bark is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic.

2. n. A genus of shrubby ranunculaceous plants of North America, including only the species Xanthorhiza apiifolia, which has roots of a deep yellow color; yellowroot. The bark is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic.

Medical Definition of Xanthorhiza

1. A genus of shrubby ranunculaceous plants of North America, including only the species Xanthorhiza apiifolia, which has roots of a deep yellow colour; yellowroot. The bark is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic. Origin: Gr. Xanqos = yellow, riza = root. (09 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xanthorhiza

xanthophytes
xanthopicrite
xanthopous
xanthoproteic
xanthoproteic acid
xanthoprotein
xanthoprotein reaction
xanthoproteins
xanthopsia
xanthopsis
xanthopsydracia
xanthopterin
xanthopterins
xanthopuccine
xanthorhamnin
xanthorhiza (current term)
xanthorhoea
xanthorin
xanthorrhoea
xanthorrhoeas
xanthose
xanthoses
xanthosine
xanthosine 5'-monophosphate
xanthosine 5'-triphosphate
xanthosine phosphorylase
xanthosis
xanthous
xanthoxenite

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