Definition of Sapogenin

1. n. A white crystalline substance obtained by the decomposition of saponin.

Definition of Sapogenin

1. Noun. (organic compound) The steroid constituent of the glycoside ''saponin'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sapogenin

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sapogenin

1. A white crystalline substance obtained by the decomposition of saponin. Origin: Saponin + -gen + in. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sapogenin

sapients
sapindaceous
sapindus
sapless
saplessness
saplessnesses
saplike
sapling
saplings
sapo-
sapodilla
sapodilla family
sapodilla plum
sapodilla tree
sapodillas
sapogenin (current term)
sapogenins
sapon-
saponaceous
saponaceousness
saponacity
saponary
saponated
saponatus
saponic acid
saponifiable
saponification
saponification number
saponifications
saponified

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