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Santalaceae

Medical Definition: A plant family of the order Santalales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. They are parasites that form connections (haustoria) to their hosts to obtain water and nutrients. The one-seeded fruit may be surrounded by a brightly colored nut-like structure.
Guide Notes: X ref Toadflax, Bastard: Toadflax see LINARIA is also available; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATIONS or its indentations/ther use (IM or N
Also Called: Comandra
Santalaceae Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Pyrularia - A plant genus of the family SANTALACEAE. Members contain thionin toxin, which shouldn't be confused with thionine.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Santalum - A plant genus of the family SANTALACEAE which is the source of sandalwood oil.

Santalaceae Medical Definitions and Terms

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