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Definition of Chrysarobin
1. Noun. A bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases.
Definition of Chrysarobin
1. n. A bitter, yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid proper; hence formerly called also chrysphanic acid.
Definition of Chrysarobin
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Medical Definition of Chrysarobin
1. An extract of Goa powder; a complex mixure of reduction products of chrysophanic acid, emodin, and emodin monomethyl ether; used locally in ringworm, psoriasis, and eczema. Origin: G. Chrysos, gold, + Brazil Ind. Araroba, bark (05 Mar 2000)
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