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Glycyrrhiza
Medical Definition: | A genus of leguminous herbs or shrubs whose roots yield GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID and its derivatives, CARBENOXOLONE for example. Licorice toxicity is manifested as hypokalemia, low blood potassium. Licorice is used as flavoring and aromatic in pharmaceuticals and as candy. |
Guide Notes: | note category; yields the flavoring LICORICE (X ref) |
Also Called: | Licorice |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis - A plant species of the family FABACEAE. |
Glycyrrhiza Medical Definitions and Terms
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