Definition of Menispermine
1. n. An alkaloid distinct from picrotoxin and obtained from the cocculus indicus (the fruit of Anamirta Cocculus, formerly Menispermum Cocculus) as a white, crystalline, tasteless powder; -- called also menispermina.
Medical Definition of Menispermine
1.
An alkaloid distinct from picrotoxin and obtained from the cocculus indicus (the fruit of Anamirta Cocculus, formerly Menispermum Cocculus) as a white, crystalline, tasteless powder.
Synonym: menispermina.
Origin: Cf. F. Menispermine.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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