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aristolochic acid

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A carboxylic acid derived from phenanthrene extracted from plants of the family Aristolochiaceae; though sometimes used as a herbal remedy, it is a rodent carcinogen and can cause endemic nephropathy in humans.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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Synonyms: aristolochin, aristolochine

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  • German: Aristolochiasäure — carboxylic acid extracted from plants of the family Aristolochiaceae
  • Portuguese: ácido aristolóquico — carboxylic acid extracted from plants of the family Aristolochiaceae