asafoetida
pronunciation
How to pronounce asafoetida in British English:
UK [æsə'fetɪdə]
How to pronounce asafoetida in American English:
US [æsə'fetɪdə]
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- Noun:
- the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
Word Origin
- asafoetida (n.)
- alternative spelling of asafetida (q.v.); also see oe.
Example
- 1. Asafoetida acerbity natrium treats the effect analysis of inchoate diabetic nephrosis .
- 2. Objective to study the mechanism of anti arteriosclerosis of asafoetida acid sodium ( sf ) so as to provide theory basis for clinical treatment .