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Definition of Betulin

1. n. A substance of a resinous nature, obtained from the outer bark of the common European birch (Betula alba), or from the tar prepared therefrom; -- called also birch camphor.

Definition of Betulin

1. Noun. (biochemistry) A naturally abundant triterpene, commonly isolated from the bark of birch trees, that can be converted to betulinic acid. ¹

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Medical Definition of Betulin

1. A substance of a resinous nature, obtained from the outer bark of the common European birch (Betula alba), or from the tar prepared therefrom. Synonym: birch camphor. Origin: L. Betula birch tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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