plantago seed


seed

 [sēd] 1. the mature ovule of a flowering plant.2. semen.3. a small cylindrical shell of gold or other suitable material, used in application of radiation therapy.4. to inoculate a culture medium with microorganisms.plantago seed (plantain seed) (psyllium seed) cleaned, dried ripe seed of species of Plantago; used as a laxative" >bulk-forming laxative.radon seed a small sealed container for radon, for insertion into the tissues of the body in radiotherapy.

psyl·li·um seed

(sil'ē-ŭm sēd), The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica, P. isphagula, or of P. ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym(s): isphagula, plantago seed, plantain seed

plantago seed

(plăn-tā′gō) The cleaned, dried, ripe seed of Plantago psyllium or P. indica. It is used as a cathartic, but usually in a powdered form rather than in the form of whole seeds.