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colchicine

/ˈkɑl.t͡ʃəˌsiːn/

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What does colchicine mean?

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.
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/ˈkɑl.t͡ʃəˌsiːn/

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/ˈkɑl.kəˌsiːn/
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