sanguinarine

sanguinarine definition - medical

san·guin·a·rine (săng-gwĭnˈə-rēnˌ, -rĭn)

noun
An alkaloid obtained from the bloodroot plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, used to treat and remove dental plaque.

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