gossypol

gos·sy·pol

 (gŏs′ə-pôl′, -pōl′, -pŏl′)

n.

A toxic yellow pigment, C₃₀H₃₀O₈, obtained from cottonseed oil and detoxified by heating, that has been experimentally shown to inhibit sperm production.

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[New Latin Gossypium, genus name (from Latin gossypion, cotton plant) + -ol.]

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gossypol

(ˈɡɒsɪˌpɒl)

n

(Biochemistry) a toxic crystalline pigment that is a constituent of cottonseed oil

[C19: from Modern Latin gossypium cotton plant + -ol¹]

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gos•sy•pol

(ˈgɒs əˌpɔl, -ˌpɒl)

n.

a pigment, C₃₀H₃₀O₈, derived from cottonseed oil, that lowers sperm production and is considered a potential male contraceptive.

[1895–1900; < New Latin Gossyp(ium) genus name for cotton (Latin gossypion (Pliny) cotton plant) + -ol¹]

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