dioscorein

/daɪˈɒskəriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chemical compound found in certain plants, especially Dioscorea species, having various biological activities.

“The researchers isolated dioscorein from the tubers of Dioscorea villosa for further study.”

Synonyms

  • phytochemical
  • plant compound

Antonyms

  • man-made chemical
  • synthetic compound