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gum (gum)
1. a mucilaginous excretion of various plants. 2. gingiva. guar gum a gum obtained from the ground endosperms of the leguminous tree Cyamopsis tetragonolobus; used in pharmaceutical preparations and as a source of soluble dietary fiber. karaya gum , sterculia gum the dried gummy exudation from Sterculia species, which becomes gelatinous when moisture is added; used as a bulk laxative. It is also adhesive and is used in dental adhesives and skin adhesives and protective barriers around stomas.
guar gum (gwär g n Latin name:
Cyamopsis tetragonolobus; part used: endosperm; uses: hyper-lipidemia, obesity, diabetes mellitus; precautions: none known. Also called guar flour, gucran, Indian cluster bean, or jaguar gum. guar gum an extract from seeds of the plant Cyamopsis psoraloides; used as a thickening agent, pharmaceutically as a tablet binder, and as a soluble fiber in the dietary management of diabetes mellitus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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