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Taxus  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • brevifolia, Taxus
  • Taxus brevifolia
  • Taxus brevifolias

Scope note

  • Genus of coniferous yew trees or shrubs, several species of which have medicinal uses. Notable is the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia, which is used to make the anti-neoplastic drug taxol (PACLITAXEL).

History note

  • 2000

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020946

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