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Definition of Sagapenum

1. n. A fetid gum resin obtained from a species of Ferula. It has been used in hysteria, etc., but is now seldom met with.

Definition of Sagapenum

1. Noun. A yellow to brown bitter gum that derives from plants of the genus Ferula. ¹

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Medical Definition of Sagapenum

1. A fetid gum resin obtained from a species of Ferula. It has been used in hysteria, etc, but is now seldom met with. Origin: L. Sagapenon, sacopenium, Gr., cf. F. Sagapin, gomme sagapin, sagapenum, Ar. Sikbinaj, Per. Sakbinah, sikbinah. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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