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Laetrile

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪtrʌɪl/
Definition of Laetrile

noun

[mass noun] trademark
  • a compound extracted from peach stones, formerly used controversially to treat cancer.

Origin:

1950s: from a blend of laevorotatory and nitrile

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Definition of Laetrile in the US English dictionary

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