Definition of Hypericin

1. Noun. (chemistry) (medicine) A red-coloured anthraquinone derivative, extracted from St John's wort or prepared synthetically, used as an antidepressant and antiviral agent. ¹

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Medical Definition of Hypericin

1. A compound derived from the herb St. John's wort. It is an experimental treatment for HIV and human papillornavirus (HPV). Hypericin inhibits the assembly and shedding of virus particles in infected cells. A synthetic version has been developed. Hypericin's main side effect is extreme photosensitivity. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypericin

hyperhidroses
hyperhidrosis
hyperhidrosis oleosa
hyperhomocysteinaemia
hyperhomocysteine
hyperhomocysteinemia
hyperhomocysteinemic
hyperhydration
hyperhydrochloria
hyperhydrochloridia
hyperhydropexy
hyperhydroxyprolinaemia
hyperhygienist
hyperhypercube
hyperhypercubes
hypericin (current term)
hypericism
hypericum
hyperidrosis
hyperimidodipeptiduria
hyperimmune
hyperimmune antibody
hyperimmune serum
hyperimmunity
hyperimmunization
hyperimmunize
hyperimmunized
hyperimmunizes
hyperimmunizing
hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome

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