Definition of "heterocycle" []

• A heterocyclic compound or ring. (noun)

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• "Think about it: when is the last time you saw an old-fashioned, God-fearing, biblically-correct heterocycle?"
• "- Found throughout nature, this aromatic nitrogen heterocycle assumes the form of a potent cancer fighter in the vegetables everybody loves to hate: broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage."
• "The recently registered substance is a novel arylmethylidene heterocycle with analgesic properties."