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Citrus
Medical Definition: | A plant genus of the family RUTACEAE. They bear the familiar citrus fruits including oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes. There are many hybrids which makes the nomenclature confusing. |
Guide Notes: | X ref CITRUS BERGAMIA: The common name of Bergamot is also used for MONARDA, check ref; prefer specifics; as plant & fruit; juices: coord IM with BEVERAGES (IM); coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYT |
Also Called: | Citrus bergamia,Citrus limon,Citrus maxima,Citrus medica,Citrus aurantium,Citrus reticulata,Fruit, Citrus,Citrus hystrix |
Citrus aurantiifolia - A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE that provides the familiar lime fruit. Its common name of lime is similar to the limetree (TILIA). | |
Citrus paradisi - A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE that provides the familiar grapefruit. There is evidence that grapefruit juice inhibits CYTOCHROME P-450 isoform 3A4, resulting in delayed metabolism and higher blood levels of a variety of drugs. | |
Citrus sinensis - A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE that provides the familiar orange fruit which is also a source of orange oil. |
Citrus Medical Definitions and Terms
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