laetrile
(noun) a substance derived from amygdalin; publicized as an antineoplastic drug although there is no supporting evidence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
laetrile (countable and uncountable, plural laetriles)
A drug, derived from the amygdalin of apricot kernels, once thought capable of destroying cancer cells by the release of cyanide but later banned in the United States by the FDA.
• amygdalin
• retaillĂ©
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24 February 2025
(noun) (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
