veratrum

Meanings

• noun

  A toxic perennial plant of the lily family, Veratrum spp. Its rhizomes have been used in medicine.

  - "The veratrum plant was used in ancient Roman medicine for various ailments."
  - "Veratrum alkaloids are still used in modern medicine for their cardiac effects."

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Synonyms

false hellebore

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Variants

List of all variants of veratrum that leads to same result
veratrum , veratrums

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Etymology

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From Latin veratrum, meaning 'true' or 'real'. This refers to the plant's authentic medicinal properties.

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Trivia

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1. Veratrum is a poisonous plant, and ingesting even small amounts can be deadly.

2. Veratrum was used as a poison in ancient Rome to kill enemies.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that veratrum had the power to turn invisible.

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Related Concepts

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1. Veratrum alkaloids: A group of toxic compounds found in veratrum, which have been used in medicine for their cardiac effects.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, veratrum was used as a potent medication for various conditions, including heart problems and epilepsy. It was also believed to have mystical properties and was used in religious rituals.

How to Memorize "veratrum"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'verus' and associating it with the word 'veratrum'.

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