aloin
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al·o·in
(al'ō-in),A yellow crystalline principle composed of aloe-emodin and glucose, obtained from aloe; used as a laxative.
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aloin
(ăl′ō-ĭn)n.
A bitter yellow crystalline compound obtained from certain aloes and having laxative properties. Its use in laxatives was banned in the United States in 2002.
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