• (n.) A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (Wrightia antidysenterica), and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used as a remedy for diarrh/a. Called also conessine, and neriine.
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Wright'ine noun (Chemistry) A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (
Wrightia antidysenterica ), and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used as a remedy for diarrhœa. Called also
conessine , and
neriine .
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Type: Term Pronunciation: rīt′ēn Synonyms: conessine
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