What does laetrile mean?
Definitions for laetrile
ˈleɪ ɪ trɪllaetrile
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Princeton's WordNet
laetrilenoun
a substance derived from amygdalin; publicized as an antineoplastic drug although there is no supporting evidence
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laetrilenoun
A drug, derived from the amygdalin of apricot kernels, once thought capable of destroying cancer cells by the release of cyanide but later banned in the United States by the FDA.
Etymology: A contraction of l-mandelonitrile, from ἀμυγδάλη + -o- + nitrile.
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laetrile
Laetrile is a compound chemically related to amygdalin, a substance found naturally in the pits of apricots and certain other fruits. It has been promoted as an alternative treatment or cure for cancer, despite not being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to a lack of solid scientific evidence for its safety and efficacy. It's also known as Vitamin B17, but is not actually a vitamin. High doses of laetrile can cause serious health problems because it can potentially release cyanide, a poisonous substance, in the body.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of laetrile in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of laetrile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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