phlorizin

/ˈflɔrɪzin/

Definitions

1. noun

A glycoside found in the bark of the blackthorn and other plants, used as an antidiarrheal.

“The patient’s symptoms were alleviated by the phlorizin in the herbal remedy.”

Synonyms

  • antidiarrheal
  • glycoside

Antonyms

  • laxative