Alternative spelling of abscissin [(biochemistry, dated) A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.]
A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
(chiefly Commonwealth) Alternative form of gelatin [A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.]
(medicine, obsolete) Something that is used to close up a wound or join together the parts of a broken bone, torn vein, etc; the process of applying such a glutination to a wound.
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