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Meaning of aristolochic acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Aristolochiasäure
Português ácido aristolóquico

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

aristolochin aristolochine aristologist aristology aristololactam aristomere

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