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Definition of Rutin

1. n. A glucoside resembling, but distinct from, quercitrin. Rutin is found in the leaves of the rue (Ruta graveolens) and other plants, and obtained as a bitter yellow crystalline substance which yields quercitin on decomposition.

Definition of Rutin

1. Noun. (biochemistry) A flavonoid, found in many plants, that is a glycoside of quercetin and rutinose. ¹

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Definition of Rutin

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Rutin

1. A glucoside resembling, but distinct from, quercitrin. Rutin is found in the leaves of the rue (Ruta graveolens) and other plants, and obtained as a bitter yellow crystalline substance which yields quercitin on decomposition. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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