| cell-free extract | <cell culture> A liquid that is a mixture of the contents of a particular type of cell, sometimes the organelles are also filtered out of the liquid. (26 Mar 1998) |
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| melon-seed body | A small fibrous loose body in the joints or tendon sheaths. (05 Mar 2000) |
| goulards extract | <medicine> An aqueous solution of the subacetate of lead, used as a lotion in cases of inflammation. Goulard's cerate is a cerate containing this extract. Origin: Named after the introducer, Thomas Goulard, a French surgeon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| millet seed | The seed of a grass, formerly used as a rough designation of size of about 2 mm in diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plantago seed | The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plantain seed | The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pollen extract | Liquid obtained by extracting the protein from the pollen of plants used for diagnostic testing or treatment. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psyllium seed | The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| seed | <biology, plant biology> A propagating organ formed in the sexual reproductive cycle of gymnosperms and angiosperms, consisting of a protective coat enclosing an embryo and food reserves. (09 Oct 1997) |
| seed corn | A papilloma or wart on the sole of the foot. (05 Mar 2000) |
| seed-lac | A species of lac. See the Note under Lac. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hydroalcoholic extract | A solid extract obtained by extracting the soluble principles of the drug with alcohol and water, followed by evaporation of the solution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stick-seed | <botany> A plant (Echinospermum Lappula) of the Borage family, with small blue flowers and prickly nutlets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| sunflower seed oil | Oil from the seeds of Helianthus annuus (family Compositae); the glycerides consist mainly of the mixed triglycerides, each containing one or two linoleic acid radicals; used as a food, and in dietary supplements. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tilley seed | <botany> The seeds of a small tree (Croton Pavana) common in the Malay Archipelago. These seeds furnish croton oil, like those of Croton Tiglium. Alternative forms: tilly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |