anabasin
|an-a-ba-sin|
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/ˈænəˌbeɪsɪn/
alkaloid in plants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anabasin' originates from the Greek word 'anabasis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'basis' meant 'going.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'anabasin' was derived from the Greek 'anabasis,' which referred to a journey or expedition upwards, and was later used in scientific contexts to describe certain chemical compounds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to an upward journey, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific type of alkaloid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of alkaloid found in certain plants, particularly in the Nicotiana genus.
Anabasin is often studied for its potential effects on the nervous system.
Synonyms
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