Definition of Sebesten

1. n. The mucilaginous drupaceous fruit of two East Indian trees (Cordia Myxa, and C. latifolia), sometimes used medicinally in pectoral diseases.

Definition of Sebesten

1. an oriental tree [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sebesten

1. The mucilaginous drupaceous fruit of two East Indian trees (Cordia Myxa, and C. Latifolia), sometimes used medicinally in pectoral diseases. In the West Indies the name is given to the similar fruit of Cordia Sebestana. Origin: Ar. Sebestan the tree: cf. Sp. Sebesten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sebesten

sebaceous follicles
sebaceous gland
sebaceous glands
sebaceous horn
sebaceous tubercle
sebaceousness
sebaceus
sebacic
sebacic acid
sebaciousness
sebacoyl
sebacoyl chloride
sebasic
sebate
sebates
sebesten (current term)
sebestens
sebiagogic
sebiferous
sebific
sebiparous
sebkha
sebkhas
sebo-
sebocyte
sebocytes
sebolith
seborrhea
seborrheal
seborrheas

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