Ester
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| Ester | |
|---|---|
| Term | Ester |
| Short definition | Essiac (EH-see-ak) An herbal tea blend containing burdock root, Indian rhubarb root, sheep sorrel, and slippery elm bark. It has been claimed to remove toxins from the body, boost the immune system, reduce pain, control diabetes, treat AIDS, reduce tumor size, increase cancer survival, and improve quality of life. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
ester - (pronounced) (EH-ster) A chemical substance formed when an acid and an alcohol combine and water is removed. Esters are found in essential oils (fragrant oils derived from plants)
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