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chrysarobin
chrysarobin (ˌkrɪsəˈrəʊbɪn) n (Pharmacology) a tasteless odourless powder containing anthraquinone derivatives of araroba, formerly used medicinally to treat chronic skin conditions[C20: from chryso- (referring to its golden colour) + araroba + -in]chrys•a•ro•bin (ˌkrɪs əˈroʊ bɪn)
n. a mixture of compounds obtained from Goa powder and used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions. [1885–90; chrys- + (ar) arob (a) + -in1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | chrysarobin - a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseasesararoba, Goa powderpowder - any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder |
chrysarobin
chrys·a·ro·bin (kris'ă-rō'bin), An extract of Goa powder (q.v.); a complex mixure of reduction products of chrysophanic acid, emodin, and emodin monomethyl ether; used as a topical dermatologic. [G. chrysos, gold, + Brazil Ind. araroba, bark] chrysarobin (krĭs″ă-rō′bĭn) [Gr. chrysos, gold, + Brazilian araraba, bark] A mixture of neutral principles obtained from goa powder, which is deposited in the wood of Araroba, a leguminous tree of South America. It is used topically as an ointment for treatment of certain skin disorders. It promotes the growth of skin tumors in laboratory animals. chrysarobin
Synonyms for chrysarobinnoun a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseasesSynonymsRelated Words |