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Definition of Wrightine
1. n. A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (Wrightia antidysenterica), and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used as a remedy for diarrhœa. Called also conessine, and neriine.
2. n. A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (Wrightia antidysenterica), and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used as a remedy for diarrhœa. Called also conessine, and neriine.
Definition of Wrightine
1. Noun. (organic compound) A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (''Wrightia antidysenterica''). ¹
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Medical Definition of Wrightine
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