vicianose

/vɪʃiˈɑːnoʊz/

Definitions

1. noun

A glycoside found in the bark of the Vicia plant, having a sweet taste and used in medicine as a laxative.

“The researcher studied the properties of vicianose to understand its effects on the human digestive system.”

Synonyms

  • glycoside
  • laxative

Antonyms

  • constipant