TOXICODENDRON
\tˌɒksɪkə͡ʊdˈɛndɹən], \tˌɒksɪkəʊdˈɛndɹən], \t_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_k_əʊ_d_ˈɛ_n_d_ɹ_ə_n]\
Definitions of TOXICODENDRON
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
- 1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
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in some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America
By Princeton University
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in some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A genus (formerly part of Rhus genus) of shrubs, vines, or trees that yields a highly allergenic oleoresin which causes a severe contact dermatitis (DERMATITIS, TOXICODENDRON). The most toxic species are Toxicodendron vernix (poison sumac), T. diversilobum (poison oak), and T. radicans (poison ivy). T. vernicifera yields a useful varnish from which certain enzymes (laccases) are obtained.
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