hesperidin

American  

[he-sper-i-din] / hɛˈspɛr ɪ dɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a crystallizable, bioflavinoid glycoside, C 28 H 34 O 15 , occurring in most citrus fruits, especially in the spongy envelope of oranges and lemons.

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hesperidin British  

/ hɛˈspɛrɪdɪn /

noun

1. a glycoside extracted from orange peel or other citrus fruits and used to treat capillary fragility

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Etymology

Origin of hesperidin

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; Hesperides, -in ²

Example Sentences

Orange juice, in particular, does not appear to affect blood sugar, possibly because of the soluble fiber and pectin that makes it into the glass, as well as the phytochemical hesperidin.

From Washington Post

Dr. Sieve calls his pills phosphorylated hesperidin.

From Time Magazine Archive

Plain hesperidin, known for years, is related to so-called vitamin P. These preparations have been tried with indifferent results in a variety of ailments, from kidney disorders and psoriasis to radiation sickness.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hesperidin comes from orange peel and could be made about as cheaply as aspirin in mass production.

From Time Magazine Archive

Next, he relied heavily on the theory that the ability of the male sperm to penetrate an ovum depends largely on the enzyme hyaluronidase, and argued that the hesperidin must counteract this enzyme.

From Time Magazine Archive