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Definition of Chromogen
1. Noun. A compound that can be converted to a pigment.
Definition of Chromogen
1. Noun. (chemistry) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye ¹
2. Noun. (biology) A strongly pigmented organelle or organism ¹
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Definition of Chromogen
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Chromogen
1. 1. A substance, itself without definite colour, that may be transformed into a pigment; denoting especially benzene and its homologues toluene, xylene, quinone, naphthalene, and anthracene, from which the aniline dyes are manufactured. 2. A microorganism that produces pigment. Porter-Silber chromogens, yellow phenylhydrazones formed by the reaction of 17,21-dihydroxy-20-oxosteroids with a phenylhydrazine-ethanol-sulfuric acid reagent; used chiefly to determine plasma cortisol concentrations and the urinary output of 17-hydroxycorticoids. (05 Mar 2000)
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