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Definition of Bitter melon
1. Noun. a plant, ''Momordica charantia'', which produces a bitter, though edible, fruit ¹
2. Noun. the fruit of the bitter melon ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Bitter melon
1. The fruit of a Chinese vine related to the cucumber. Bitter melon has been used as a treatment for diabetes, gastrointestinal complaints, some cancers and viral infections. It most recently has been tried as a treatment against HIV (administered most often by enema). Little information about efficacy or proper use is available. (09 Oct 1997)
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