Ginkgo
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| Ginkgo | |
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| Term | Ginkgo |
| Short definition | gums (JIN-jih-vuh) The tissues of the upper and lower jaw that surround the base of the tooth. Also called gums |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Ginkgo - (pronounced) (GING-koh) A tree native to China. Substances from the leaves and seeds have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Ginkgo has been studied in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's, dementia, certain blood vessel disorders, and memory loss. It can cause bleeding or high blood pressure when used with certain medicines. Also called ginkgo biloba and maidenhair tree
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