fleaseed

fleaseed
flea·seed 'flē-.sēd n PSYLLIUM SEED

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • fleaseed — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: so called from the resemblance of its seeds to fleas 1. : the seed of the fleawort 2. : an oak leaf gall of the southwestern United States that becomes detached and moves about independently due to the activity of the… …   Useful english dictionary

  • 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. SYN: plantago seed,… …   Medical dictionary

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