pelargonium
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006457
A type of plant that is native to southern Africa and has white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses is taken from the leaves and used in perfume, in mosquito repellants, and in aromatherapy to treat skin problems and to reduce stress. The scientific name is Pelargonium graveolens. Also called geranium.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006457 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | geranium |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A type of plant that is native to southern Africa and has white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses is taken from the leaves and used in perfume, in mosquito repellants, and in aromatherapy to treat skin problems and to reduce stress. The scientific name is Pelargonium graveolens. Also called geranium.",
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