colocynthin (kōˑ·l
·sinˑ·thin),
·sinˑ·thin),n glycoside found in
Citrullus colocynthus used as a laxative. Precautions include violent griping pain plus occasional bloody discharge and dangerous inflammation of the bowels; can cause colitis and death.
Citrullus colocynthus used as a laxative. Precautions include violent griping pain plus occasional bloody discharge and dangerous inflammation of the bowels; can cause colitis and death.
colocynthin
plant toxin in Citrullus spp., causes diarrhea, enteritis.
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