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1. (n.) podophyllum
the dried rhizome of the May apple, Podophyllum peltatum, from which podophyllin is obtained.
Etymology: (1750–60; < NL; see podo -, -phyll)
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1. (noun) Podophyllum, genus Podophyllum
perennial rhizomatous herbs
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1. (noun) Podophyllum
a genus of herbs of the Barberry family, having large palmately lobed peltate leaves and solitary flower. There are two species, the American Podohyllum peltatum, or May apple, the Himalayan P. Emodi
2. (noun) Podophyllum
the rhizome and rootlet of the May apple (Podophyllum peltatum), -- used as a cathartic drug
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1. Podophyllum
A genus of poisonous American herbs, family BERBERIDACEAE. The roots yield PODOPHYLLOTOXIN and other pharmacologically important agents. The plant was formerly used as a cholagogue and cathartic. It is different from the European mandrake, MANDRAGORA.
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