English Explanatory Dictionary

colchicine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A highly toxic alkaloid, chemical formula C₂₂H₂₅NO₆, originally extracted from plants of the genus Colchicum and formerly used to treat rheumatic complaints, now used mainly in the treatment of gout.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒl.tʃɪs.iːn/ /ˈkɒl.kɪs.iːn/ /ˈkɑl.t͡ʃəˌsiːn/ /ˈkɑl.kəˌsiːn/

Word forms

colchicine colchicines

Etymology

From colchicum + -ine.

Derived words

thiocolchicine
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