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claw
(redirected from Cat's Claw)

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claw
1. a curved pointed horny process on the end of each digit in birds, some reptiles, and certain mammals
2. a corresponding structure in some invertebrates, such as the pincer of a crab
3. Botany the narrow basal part of certain petals and sepals

claw [klȯ]
(anatomy)
A sharp, slender, curved nail on the toe of an animal, such as a bird.
(design engineering)
A fork for removing nails or spikes.
(invertebrate zoology)
A sharp-curved process on the tip of the limb of an insect.


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Byline: ANI New Delhi, December 3 (ANI): A plant from the Amazon region called the cat's claw has been found to be effective in combating dengue.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Native to Central and South America, cat's claw has been used for hundreds of years in traditional folk medicine to treat a variety of health complaints.
 
 
 
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