Definition of Alkermes

1. n. A compound cordial, in the form of a confection, deriving its name from the kermes insect, its principal ingredient.

Definition of Alkermes

1. Noun. The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female ''Kermes ilicis'' and ''Kermes vermilio''), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects. ¹

2. Noun. A red Italian alcoholic liqueur. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Alkermes

1. A compound cordial, in the form of a confection, deriving its name from the kermes insect, its principal ingredient. Origin: Ar. Al-qirmiz kermes. See Kermes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alkermes

alkene
alkene monooxygenase
alkenes
alkenoate
alkenoates
alkenoic
alkenol
alkenols
alkenone
alkenones
alkenyl
alkenylated
alkenylation
alkenylations
alkenyls
alkermes (current term)
alkide
alkie
alkies
alkin
alkine
alkines
alko
alkos
alkoxide
alkoxides
alkoxy
alkoxyalcohol
alkoxyalcohols
alkoxyaluminum

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