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Monascus

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Definition: A genus in the family Monascaceae, order EUROTIALES. One species, Monascus purpureus, has multiple uses in traditional Chinese medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL).      Other names purpureus, Monascus; Monascus purpureus

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