Eucalyptus
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Term | Eucalyptus |
Short definition | Eucalyptus (YOO-kuh-LIP-tus) A species of evergreen tree belonging to the myrtle family. Oil from the leaves is used in very small amounts in mouthwash and in medicines and sweets used to treat and relieve sore throats and coughs. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Eucalyptus - (pronounced) (YOO-kuh-LIP-tus) A species of evergreen tree belonging to the myrtle family. Oil from the leaves is used in very small amounts in mouthwash and in medicines and sweets used to treat and relieve sore throats and coughs. It has also been used in some cultures to treat many other medical problems. The scientific name is Eucalyptus globulus
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Eucalyptus
- Wikipedia's article - Eucalyptus
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