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Vocabulary Entry
guaiac
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A tropical tree (genus Guaiacum) whose wood is used to produce a resin with medicinal properties.
Example Sentences
"A guaiac tree can live for hundreds of years."
"The resin from guaiac is often used in traditional medicine."
"Guaiac wood is known for its density and durability."
N
noun
A test that uses guaiac to detect blood in stool samples.
Example Sentences
"The doctor recommended a guaiac test to screen for colon cancer."
"A positive result on the guaiac test should lead to further examination."
"She took the guaiac test to ensure there were no hidden health issues."