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.
Word Forms
- phytoalexins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phytoallexin, phytoanticipin, phytoagent, phytopharmaceutical, camalexin, phytoncide.
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