| cevadilla | Synonym: sabadilla. Origin: Sp. Dim. Of cebada, barley (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cevadine | C32H49NO9;an alkaloid occurring in the seeds of Schoenocaulon officinale (Sabadilla officinarum), family Liliaceae; highly irritating to skin and mucous membranes. See: veratrine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cevitamic acid | <biochemistry> A requisite in the diet of man and guinea pigs. May act as a reducing agent in enzymic reactions, particularly those catalysed by hydroxylases. Synonym: Vitamin C. (18 Nov 1997) |