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Definition of Erythrogen

1. n. Carbon disulphide; -- so called from certain red compounds which it produces in combination with other substances.

Medical Definition of Erythrogen

1. Carbon disulphide; so called from certain red compounds which it produces in combination with other substances. A substance reddened by acids, which is supposed to be contained in flowers. A crystalline substance obtained from diseased bile, which becomes blood-red when acted on by nitric acid or ammonia. Origin: Gr. Red + -gen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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