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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 Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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).
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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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