Rangpur
Rangpur
Rangpur (pronunciation: /ˈræŋpʊər/) is a term with multiple meanings in the medical field. It is most commonly known as a variety of Citrus fruit, specifically a hybrid between the Mandarin orange and the Lemon. The juice of the Rangpur fruit is often used in traditional medicine for its high Vitamin C content and potential health benefits.
Etymology
The term "Rangpur" is derived from the city of Rangpur, Bangladesh, where the fruit is believed to have originated. The name was later adopted by the medical community to refer to the fruit and its medicinal uses.
Related Terms
- Citrus: A genus of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops like oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pomelo, and limes.
- Mandarin orange: A small citrus tree with fruit resembling other oranges, usually eaten plain or in fruit salads.
- Lemon: A species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to South Asia, primarily North eastern India.
- Vitamin C: Also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate, is a vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement. It is used to prevent and treat scurvy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rangpur
- Wikipedia's article - Rangpur
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