alkaloid

(al′kă-loyd″ )

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[ alkali + -oid ]
Any of a group of organic alkaline substances, e.g. morphine or nicotine, obtained from plants. Alkaloids react with acids to form salts that are used for medical purposes.
alkaloidal (al″kă-loyd′ăl )

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, adj.

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