Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical compound in the aminoguanidine class that inhibits the enzyme aminoguanidine-arginine dioxygenase.

“Researchers have been studying the properties of achillein in relation to its potential therapeutic applications.”

2. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae.

“The achillein plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is often used in traditional medicine.”