laetrile

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Definition von laetrile im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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

A drug, derived from the amygdalin of apricot kernels, once thought capable of destroying cancer cells by the release of cyanide

{i} controversial drug made from the pits of different fruits and considered by some to have anti-cancer properties

a substance derived from amygdalin; publicized as an antineoplastic drug although there is no supporting evidence

Synonyme

amygdalin

Etymologie

() A contraction of l-mandelonitrile, from Ancient Greek ἀμυγδάλη (“almond”) + -o- + nitrile.