“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
BENZYLIC
benzylic
(adjective) relating to benzyl
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
benzylic (not comparable)
(organic chemistry) containing the benzyl (C6H5-CH2-) radical or any of its derivatives
Source: Wiktionary
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MEGACOLON
(noun) an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung’s disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate)
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