1. Plural of phlorizin; a group of naturally occurring glucosides found in the roots and bark of apple, pear, and other fruit trees, used in biochemical research and historically in medicine.
Usage: technical; chemistry/biochemistry; plural form

Examples

• Phlorizins are compounds that have been studied for their effects on glucose metabolism.
• The researcher isolated phlorizins from apple tree bark for the experiment.
• Phlorizins inhibit sodium-glucose cotransporters in the kidney.
• Historical medical texts mention phlorizins as a potential treatment for diabetes.