MYOINOSITOL
\mˈa͡ɪɔ͡ɪnˌɒsɪtˌɒl], \mˈaɪɔɪnˌɒsɪtˌɒl], \m_ˈaɪ_ɔɪ_n_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_t_ˌɒ_l]\
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An isomer of glucose that has traditionally been considered to be a B vitamin although it has an uncertain status as a vitamin and a deficiency syndrome has not been identified in man. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1379) Inositol phospholipids are important in signal transduction.
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.