physostigma

[US]/ˌfaɪzəˈstɪɡmə/
[UK]/ˌfaɪzəˈstɪɡmə/

Translation

n.A genus of tropical plants (family Fabaceae), especially Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean), from which the alkaloid physostigmine is extracted; The alkaloid physostigmine (also called eserine) obtained from the Calabar bean, used in ophthalmology and as an antidote for atropine poisoning
Word Forms
Pluralphysostigmas

Phrases & Collocations

physostigma extract

physostigma plant

physostigma alkaloid

physostigma toxin

physostigma bean

physostigma poisoning

physostigma research

physostigma compound

physostigma venom

physostigma effects

Example Sentences

physostigma venenosum is a tropical legume.

the physostigma plant contains toxic alkaloids.

calabar bean is another name for physostigma.

physostigma has been used in traditional medicine.

the seeds of physostigma are highly poisonous.

physostigma extracts were historically used as poison antidotes.

scientists isolated physostigmine from physostigma.

physostigma poisoning causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

the physostigma vine climbs up trees in rainforest.

physostigma alkaloids affect the nervous system.

traditional healers used physostigma to treat certain ailments.

physostigma research continues in pharmacology labs.

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