ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Phytoalexin

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phytoalexin is a noun meaning (medicine) any of several classes of antibiotics produced by plants in response to microorganisms.

Meaning

(medicine) any of several classes of antibiotics produced by plants in response to microorganisms.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include phytoallexin, phytoanticipin, phytoagent, phytopharmaceutical, camalexin, phytoncide.

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