Definition of Coumarins

1. coumarin [n] - See also: coumarin

Medical Definition of Coumarins

1. Synthetic or naturally occurring substances related to coumarin, the delta-lactone of coumarinic acid. Coumarin itself occurs in the tonka bean. The various coumarins have a wide range of proposed actions and uses including as anticoagulant, pharmaceutical aids, indicators and reagents, photoreactive substances, and antineoplastic agent. Pharmacological action: anticoagulant, antineoplastic agent, indicators and reagents, pharmaceutic aid. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coumarins

coulometries
coulometry
coulter
coulters
Coulter counter
Coumadin
coumaphos
coumaranone
coumara nut
coumaric
coumaric acids
coumaric anhydride
coumarin
coumarin
coumarins (current term)
coumarins (current term)
coumarin hydroxylase
coumarone
coumarone-indene resin
coumarones
coumarone resin
coumarou
Coumarouna
Coumarouna odorata
coumarous
Coumel's tachycardia
coumestrol
coumetarol
council
councillor

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