phlorizin
/ˈflɔrɪzɪn/
noun
- A bitter-tasting chemical compound found in apple tree roots and bark, used in medical research.
- The apple tree's bark contains phlorizin, which gives it a bitter taste.
- Phlorizin is known to block glucose absorption in the kidneys.
- Researchers have studied phlorizin for its potential effects on diabetes.