NCIt definition : A cyanogenic glucoside isolated from almonds and seeds of other plants of the family
Rosaceae. Amygdalin is converted by plant emulsin (a combination of a glucosidase
and a nitrilase) or hydrochloric acid into benzaldehyde, D-glucose, and hydrocyanic
acid. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance found in the pits of many fruits such as apricots and papayas,
and in other foods. It has been tried in some countries as a treatment for cancer,
but it has not been shown to work in clinical studies. Amygdalin is not approved for
use in the United States.;