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Definition of Cadaverine

1. Noun. A colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue.

Definition of Cadaverine

1. n. A sirupy, nontoxic ptomaine, C₅H₁₄N₂ (chemically pentamethylene diamine), formed in putrefaction of flesh, etc.

Definition of Cadaverine

1. Noun. A foul-smelling diamine produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Cadaverine is a toxic diamine with the formula NH₂(CH₂)₅NH₂. Cadaverine is also known by the names 1,5-pentanediamine and pentamethylenediamine. ¹

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Definition of Cadaverine

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Medical Definition of Cadaverine

1. 1,5-pentanediamine. A foul-smelling diamine formed by bacterial decarboxylation of lysine. Chemical name: 1,5-Pentanediamine (12 Dec 1998)

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