RUE

RUE
right upper extremity

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rue 'rü n a strong-scented perennial woody herb (Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used in medicine

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(roo) [L. Ruta] 1. Ruta graveolens. 2. any of various plants that resemble R. graveolens.

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