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Definition of Eucalyptus gum
1. Noun. Reddish-brown dried gummy exudation from any of several trees of the genus Eucalyptus especially Eucalyptus camaldulensis.
Exact synonyms: Eucalyptus Kino, Red Gum
Substance meronyms: Eucalyptus Camaldulensis, Eucalyptus Rostrata, River Gum, River Red Gum
Generic synonyms: Gum
Substance meronyms: Eucalyptus Camaldulensis, Eucalyptus Rostrata, River Gum, River Red Gum
Generic synonyms: Gum
Medical Definition of Eucalyptus gum
1. A dried gummy exudation from Eucalyptus rostrata and other species of Eucalyptus (family Myrtaceae); used as an astringent (in gargles and troches) and as an antidiarrhoeal agent. Synonym: red gum. (05 Mar 2000)