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Fungicidal
An agent that kills fungi. Agent that prevents and combats fungal infection. The termination of fungal spores or mycelium is achievable through various means such as the utilization of physical agents like heat, ultra-violet light, X-rays, gamma-radiation, and other similar sources. Additionally, chemicals that demonstrate lethality even at low concentrations can also be employed to…
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Diterpenes
A chemical subdivision of terpenes, with a specific number of hydrogen atoms and 2 0 carbon atoms; found in aromatic components of plants.
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Bronchodilating
An agent that dilates bronchial tubes.
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Arteriosclerotic
A medicine that helps to prevent or reduce arteriosclerosis. Hardening of arteries.
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Antitumor
Preventing or effective against tumors (cancers). Refers to tumor growth-inhibiting properties, usually referred to in connection with cancer. A substance that is effective in opposing or inhibiting the development of tumors. This type of agent plays a crucial role in cancer prevention and treatment, as it targets the processes that lead to the formation and…
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Anticandidal
An agent that inhibits or kills candida fungi, most often Canclicla albicans.
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Antianginal
A medicine used to lessen or treat angina. Drugs that relieve or prevent the chest pain associated with angina pectoris. An antianginal increases the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Preventing or relieving angina pectoris. Preventing or easing angina, which is a substance that helps prevent or relieve spasmodic, constricting, or suffocating chest pain that…
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Rachis
The axis of a pinnate leaf or of an inflorescence. The axis of a pinna in a bipinnate leaf. The main stem (midrib, axis) of a compound leaf, the central axis of an inflorescence. Elongated stalk of an inflorescence or extension of the petiole that carries the leaflets. That part of a fern front stem…
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Merous
In composition, referring to the numbers of parts; as flowers five-merous.
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Male flower
Androceium bearing flower. Having stamens but no pistils.
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