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Definition of Plumbagin

1. n. A crystalline substance said to be found in the root of a certain plant of the Leadwort (Plumbago) family.

Definition of Plumbagin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The toxin 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone. ¹

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Medical Definition of Plumbagin

1. A crystalline substance said to be found in the root of a certain plant of the Leadwort (Plumbago) family. Origin: L. Plumbago leadwort, fr. Plumbum lead; cf. F. Plombagin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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