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Definition of Alloxan

1. n. An oxidation product of uric acid. It is of a pale reddish color, readily soluble in water or alcohol.

Definition of Alloxan

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alloxan

1. Used to produce diabetes mellitus in experimental animals. Destroys beta cells in the pancreas by a mechanism involving superoxide production. (15 Nov 1997)

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