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Vitaceae

Medical Definition:	A plant family of the order Rhamnales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida, best known for the VITIS genus, the source of grapes.
Guide Notes:	prefer specific plant; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther use (IM
Previously Indexed:	Plants, Medicinal (1966-2001)

Vitaceae Categories.

	Ampelopsis - A plant genus of the family VITACEAE. Members contain momordin and SITOSTEROLS.
	Cissus - A plant genus of the family VITACEAE. Cissus rufescence gum is considered comparable to TRAGACANTH.
	Vitis - A plant genus in the family VITACEAE, order Rhamnales, subclass Rosidae. It is a woody vine cultivated worldwide. It is best known for grapes, the edible fruit and used to make WINE and raisins.

Vitaceae Medical Definitions and Terms

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