Definition of Aloin

1. n. A bitter purgative principle in aloes.

Definition of Aloin

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative. ¹

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Definition of Aloin

1. a laxative [n -S] - See also: laxative

Medical Definition of Aloin

1. A bitter purgative principle in aloes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aloin

aloetic
aloetick
aloetics
aloetin
aloft
alogia
alogian
alogias
alogical
alogically
alogy
aloha
aloha shirt
aloha shirts
alohas
aloin (current term)
aloins
aloisiite
alomancy
alone
alone(p)
alone in a crowd
alonely
aloneness
alonenesses
alonest
along
along about
along of
along the lines

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