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colchicine

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒltʃɪsiːn, ˈkɒlk-/

Definition of colchicine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a yellow compound present in the corms of colchicums, used to relieve pain in cases of gout.
- An alkaloid; chemical formula: C₂₂H₂₅NO₆

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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