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saw palmetto

/ˈsɔː pælˈmɛtoʊ/

Traducción: Planta o extracto de una pequeña palmera procedente del sureste de Estados Unidos, cuyas bayas se usan como suplemento para la salud prostática y urinaria.

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/ˈsɔː pælˈmɛtoʊ/C1formalmedical
  • esPlanta o extracto de una pequeña palmera procedente del sureste de Estados Unidos, cuyas bayas se usan como suplemento para la salud prostática y urinaria.

A type of small palm tree native to the southeastern United States, or the extract from its berries commonly used as a dietary supplement for prostate health and urinary function.

  1. Herbal supplementB2formal

    A plant extract from the fruit of the Serenoa repens palm, commonly used to support prostate health and treat urinary symptoms.

    essaw palmetto

    • Many men take saw palmetto supplements for prostate health.
    • Saw palmetto is often used as a natural remedy for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    • The doctor recommended saw palmetto to help with urinary issues.
  2. Plant speciesC1formalamerican

    A small palm tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its fan-shaped leaves and medicinal berries.

    esPalmetto enano

    • Saw palmetto grows abundantly in Florida's coastal regions.
    • The saw palmetto plant has sharp, saw-toothed leaf stems.
    • Ecologists study saw palmetto as a key species in the local ecosystem.