1.n. A red substance formed by the oxidation of tyrosin.
Definition of Erythrosin
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Medical Definition of Erythrosin
1. A red substance formed by the oxidation of tyrosin.
A red dyestuff obtained from fluorescein by the action of iodine.
Origin: Gr. Red.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)