chrysarobin









chrysarobin


chrysarobin [kris-uh-roh-bin] ExamplesWord Origin noun Pharmacology.

  1. a mixture of compounds obtained from Goa powder, used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Origin of chrysarobin First recorded in 1885–90; chrys- + (ar)arob(a) + -in2 Examples from the Web for chrysarobin Historical Examples of chrysarobin

  • Succedaneum for Chrysarobin; very active reducer or “reactive.”

    Merck’s 1899 Manual

    Merck & Co.

  • The British pharmacopoeia has an ointment containing one part of chrysarobin and 24 of benzoated lard.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4

    Various

  • It is less rapid than chrysarobin, but it rarely inflames the surrounding integument.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin

    Henry Weightman Stelwagon

  • Pyrogallol is valuable, and is employed in the same manner and strength as chrysarobin.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin

    Henry Weightman Stelwagon

  • Chrysarobin is a valuable remedy, but must be used with caution; it may be employed as an ointment, five to ten per cent.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin

    Henry Weightman Stelwagon

  • British Dictionary definitions for chrysarobin chrysarobin noun

    1. a tasteless odourless powder containing anthraquinone derivatives of araroba, formerly used medicinally to treat chronic skin conditions

    Word Origin for chrysarobin C20: from chryso- (referring to its golden colour) + araroba + -in

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