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colchicine

Pronunciation: [kɒlˈtʃɪsiːn]

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Learn how to use colchicine in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “medicine”

(noun) colchicine is a type of medicine used to treat gout and other conditions. It helps relieve pain and swelling by stopping certain cells in the body from causing inflammation.

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The doctor prescribed colchicine to help reduce the swelling in my foot during a gout attack.

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I didn't use colchicine because my doctor said it might not be effective for my condition.

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What is the purpose of colchicine in treating gout?

Context: “Botany”

(noun) colchicine is also a natural substance found in the autumn crocus plant. It's used in scientific research and can affect how plants grow by altering their chromosomes.

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Scientists used colchicine in the lab to help create new plant varieties.

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Colchicine isn't found in all plants; some do not produce it at all.

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How does colchicine influence plant growth in experiments?

How to pronounce colchicine

Pronunciation: [kɒlˈtʃɪsiːn]

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