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Meanings of alkaloid in inglês

russo
алкалоид
português
alcalóide
espanhol
alcaloides
catalão
alcaloides

Class of naturally occurring chemical compounds.

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alcalóide
Usage of alkaloid in inglês
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Morphine is an alkaloid from the opium poppy used to treat pain.
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2
Caffeine, a naturally occurring purine-based alkaloid, is the most consumed psychostimulant worldwide.
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3
This opportunistic little plant contains the alkaloid nicotine that wards off insects.
Wicked plants
4
There is some doubtful evidence of the value of the alkaloid in chorea.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" ...
5
Drug-associated neurotoxicity occurs less often than with other commonly used vinca alkaloid compounds.
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6
Shirley died of jequirity poisoning, or rather of the alkaloid in the bean.
The Treasure-Train
7
It contains a powerful alkaloid called d-tubocurarine that acts as a muscle relaxant.
Wicked plants
8
Asphyxia, failure of both heart and lungs, that was what the alkaloid caused.
The Silent Bullet
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The second head comprises but a single alkaloid, variously called paramorphta or thebain.
The Opium Habit
10
Coffee, tea and chocolate contain a poisonous alkaloid which is generally called caffeine.
Maintaining Health (Formerly Health and Efficiency)
11
Its active principle, an alkaloid-nicotineor nicotia -iscombined with a vegetable acid.
The Art of Living in Australia / Together with Three Hundred Aus...
12
The alkaloid physostigmine is responsible for the bean's toxic effects.
Wicked plants
13
It was but for a moment, for the action of the alkaloid is rapid.
Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
14
Amanitin is a wonderful and dangerous alkaloid, which is absorbed in the intestinal canal.
The Treasure-Train
15
It's actually an alkaloid plant toxin like nicotine and cocaine.
Wired
16
These mutations showed differential effects on peptide and alkaloid ligands.
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