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Word: Inulin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from Latin inula(identified by medieval herbalists with elecampane) + -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪnjʊlɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a complex of sugar present in the roots of various plants and used medically to test kidney function. It is a polysaccharide based on fructose.
Short Definition:complex of sugar present in roots of various plants and used medically to test kidney function
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