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colchicine
col·chi·cine [ kólchi sn, kólki sn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
poisonous plant extract: a poisonous extract of autumn crocus plants. Use: to inhibit cell division and cause chromosome doubling in plants, to treat gout.
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