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Definition of Catechin

1. Noun. A tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance.

Definition of Catechin

1. n. One of the tannic acids, extracted from catechu as a white, crystalline substance; -- called also catechuic acid, and catechuin.

Definition of Catechin

1. a chemical used in dyeing [n -S]

Medical Definition of Catechin

1. 3,3',4',5,7-flavanpentol. Extracted from uncaria gambier, acacia catechu and other plants; it stabilises collagen and is therefore used in tanning and dyeing; it prevents capillary fragility and abnormal permeability, but was formerly used as an antidiarrhoeal. Synonym: cachou; cashoo; cutch. Chemical name: 2H-1-Benzopyran-3,5,7-triol, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-, (2R-trans)- (12 Dec 1998)

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