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| A plant that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including stomach, liver, and gallbladder disorders. The active extract of Silybum marianum seeds is called silymarin. It is being studied in the prevention of liver damage caused by some cancer treatments. Also called milk thistle. |
Previous Definitions: | significant, SIL, sildenafil, silicon phthalocyanine 4, silicone | Next Definitions: | silymarin, simian virus 40, simple mastectomy, simple nephrectomy, simple vulvectomy |
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