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Definition of Sesquiterpenes
1. sesquiterpene [n] - See also: sesquiterpene
Medical Definition of Sesquiterpenes
1. Compounds formed from three isoprene units; may be acyclic, mono-, di-, or tricyclic; synthesised from farnesylpyrophosphate (e.g., trichothecin, nicin). (05 Mar 2000)