Rhubarb
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| Rhubarb | |
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| Term | Rhubarb |
| Short definition | Rhubarb - (pronounced) (ROO barb) The root of this plant has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It can have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Rhubarb - (pronounced) (ROO barb) The root of this plant has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It can have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. The scientific name is Rheum palmatum or Rheum officinale. Also called Chinese rhubarb, da-huang, Indian rhubarb and Turkish rhubarb
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