carrageen
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chon·drus
(kon'drŭs),1. Synonym(s): cartilage
2. The plant Chondrus crispus, Fucus crispus, or Gigartina mamillosa (family Gigartinaceae); a demulcent in chronic and intestinal disorders. Synonym(s): carrageen (1) , carragheen, Irish moss, pearl moss
[G. chondros, gristle]
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carrageen
(1) Chondrus, Irish moss.(2) Carrageenan.
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