Definition of Cumarin
1. coumarin [n -S] - See also: coumarin
Medical Definition of Cumarin
1.
O hydroxycinnamic acid. Pleasant smelling compound found in many plants and released on wilting (probably a major component of the smell of fresh hay). Has anticoagulant activity by competing with Vitamin K.
This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology
(11 Mar 2008)
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