English Explanatory Dictionary

adrenochrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An oxidation product of adrenaline or epinephrine; its semicarbazone is used as a drug to reduce bleeding.
  2. A fictional drug obtained from human adrenal glands.

Word forms

adrenochrome adrenochromes

Etymology

From adreno- + -chrome.

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