Ginkgolide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ginkgolide is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a family of diterpenoid lactones found in Ginkgo.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a family of diterpenoid lactones found in Ginkgo.
Example Sentences
Standardized extracts of ginkgo biloba contain at least 6% ginkgolides; these agents are very potent inhibitors of the PAF receptor (194).
Word Forms
- ginkgolides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ginkgetin, ginkgotoxin, guaianolide, ganoderal, guanolide, gentiolactone.
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